3037. lithos

Lexicon

lithos: Stone

Original Word: λίθος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: lithos
Pronunciation: LEE-thos
Phonetic Spelling: (lee'-thos)
Definition: Stone
Meaning: a stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stone, millstone

Apparently a primary word; a stone (literally or figuratively) -- (mill-, stumbling-)stone.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a stone
NASB Translation
another (4), millstone* (1), stone (38), stone's (1), stones (15).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3037: λίθος

λίθος, λίθου, ὁ, the Sept. for אֶבֶן (from Homer down); a stone: of small stones, Matthew 4:6; Matthew 7:9; Luke 3:8; 4:(),; ; John 8:7; plural, Matthew 3:9; Matthew 4:3; Mark 5:5; Luke 3:8; Luke 19:40; John 8:59; John 10:31; of a large stone, Matthew 27:60, 66; Matthew 28:2; Mark 15:46; Mark 16:3; Luke 24:2; John 11:38f, 41; John 20:1; of building stones, Matthew 21:42, 44 (T omits; L WH Tr marginal reading brackets the verse); ; Mark 12:10; Mark 13:1; Luke 19:44; Luke 20:17; Luke 21:5; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:7; metaphorically of Christ: λίθος ἀκρογωνιαῖος (which see), ἐκλεκτός (cf. 2 Esdr. 5:8), ἔντιμος, 1 Peter 2:6 (Isaiah 28:16); ζῶν (see ζάω, II. b.), 1 Peter 2:4; λίθος προσκόμματος, one whose words, acts, end, men (so stumble at) take such offence at, that they reject him and thus bring upon themselves ruin, 1 Peter 2:8 (7); Romans 9:33; of Christians: λίθοι ζῶντες, living stones (see ζάω, as above), of which the temple of God is built, 1 Peter 2:5; of the truths with which, as with building materials, a teacher builds Christians up in wisdom, λίθοι τίμιοι, costly stones, 1 Corinthians 3:12. λίθος μυλικός, Mark 9:42 R G; Luke 17:2 L T Tr WH, cf. Revelation 18:21. of precious stones, gems: λίθος τίμιος, Revelation 17:4; Revelation 18:12, 16; Revelation 21:11, 19 (2 Samuel 12:30; 1 Kings 10:2, 11); ἰάσπις, Revelation 4:3; ἐνδεδυμένοι λίθον (for R G T λίνον) καθαρόν, Revelation 15:6 L Tr text WH (Ezekiel 28:13 πάντα (or πᾶν) λίθον χρηστόν ἐνδέδεσαι; (see WH. Introduction at the passage cited)); but (against the reading λίθον) (cf. Scrivener, Plain Introduction etc., p. 658). Special stones cut in a certain form: stone tablets (engraved with letters), 2 Corinthians 3:7; statues of idols, Acts 17:29 (Deuteronomy 4:28; Ezekiel 20:32).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek "λίθος" corresponds to several Hebrew words for stone, including אֶבֶן (eben) [Strong's Hebrew 68], which is used in similar contexts in the Old Testament, such as in construction, altars, and metaphorical language.

Usage: The term "λίθος" is used throughout the New Testament to refer to literal stones, as well as metaphorically to describe Christ as the cornerstone, or believers as living stones. It appears in various contexts, including construction, judgment, and teaching.

Context: The Greek word "λίθος" appears numerous times in the New Testament, reflecting both its literal and metaphorical significance. In its literal sense, "λίθος" refers to physical stones used in construction or as tools. For example, in Matthew 4:3, the tempter challenges Jesus to turn stones into bread: "The tempter came to Him and said, 'If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.'"

Metaphorically, "λίθος" is used to describe Jesus Christ as the cornerstone, a foundational element in the spiritual edifice of the Church. In 1 Peter 2:4-5, believers are also described as "living stones" being built into a spiritual house: "As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."

The concept of the cornerstone is further emphasized in Ephesians 2:20, where Paul writes, "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone." This highlights the essential role of Christ in the foundation and unity of the Church.

Additionally, "λίθος" is used in contexts of judgment and teaching. In John 8:7, Jesus challenges those without sin to cast the first stone at the woman caught in adultery, illustrating themes of mercy and self-reflection: "When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, 'Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.'"

Forms and Transliterations

λιθοι λίθοι λιθοις λίθοις λιθον λίθον λιθος λίθος λιθου λίθου λιθους λίθους λιθω λίθω λίθῳ λιθων λίθων λίνον linon línon litho lithō lithoi líthoi líthōi lithois líthois lithon lithōn líthon líthōn lithos líthos lithou líthou lithous líthous

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:9 N-GMP
GRK: ἐκ τῶν λίθων τούτων ἐγεῖραι
NAS: to you that from these stones God
KJV: of these stones to raise up children
INT: from the stones these to raise up

Matthew 4:3 N-NMP
GRK: ἵνα οἱ λίθοι οὗτοι ἄρτοι
NAS: that these stones become
KJV: that these stones be made bread.
INT: that the stones these loaves of bread

Matthew 4:6 N-AMS
GRK: προσκόψῃς πρὸς λίθον τὸν πόδα
NAS: YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.'
KJV: foot against a stone.
INT: you strike against a stone the foot

Matthew 7:9 N-AMS
GRK: ἄρτον μὴ λίθον ἐπιδώσει αὐτῷ
NAS: for a loaf, will give him a stone?
KJV: will he give him a stone?
INT: bread not a stone will he give him

Matthew 21:42 N-AMS
GRK: ταῖς γραφαῖς Λίθον ὃν ἀπεδοκίμασαν
NAS: in the Scriptures, THE STONE WHICH
KJV: the scriptures, The stone which
INT: the Scriptures [The] stone which rejected

Matthew 21:44 N-AMS
GRK: ἐπὶ τὸν λίθον τοῦτον συνθλασθήσεται
NAS: on this stone will be broken to pieces;
KJV: on this stone shall be broken: but
INT: on the stone this will be broken

Matthew 24:2 N-NMS
GRK: ἀφεθῇ ὧδε λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον
NAS: I say to you, not one stone here
KJV: be left here one stone upon another,
INT: shall be left here stone upon stone

Matthew 24:2 N-AMS
GRK: λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον ὃς οὐ
NAS: will be left upon another, which
KJV: one stone upon another, that shall
INT: stone upon stone which not

Matthew 27:60 N-AMS
GRK: καὶ προσκυλίσας λίθον μέγαν τῇ
NAS: a large stone against the entrance
KJV: a great stone to the door
INT: and having rolled a stone great to the

Matthew 27:66 N-AMS
GRK: σφραγίσαντες τὸν λίθον μετὰ τῆς
NAS: they set a seal on the stone.
KJV: sealing the stone, and setting
INT: having sealed the stone with the

Matthew 28:2 N-AMS
GRK: ἀπεκύλισεν τὸν λίθον καὶ ἐκάθητο
NAS: and rolled away the stone and sat
KJV: and rolled back the stone from
INT: rolled away the stone and was sitting

Mark 5:5 N-DMP
GRK: κατακόπτων ἑαυτὸν λίθοις
NAS: and gashing himself with stones.
KJV: cutting himself with stones.
INT: cutting himself with stones

Mark 12:10 N-AMS
GRK: ταύτην ἀνέγνωτε Λίθον ὃν ἀπεδοκίμασαν
NAS: Scripture: THE STONE WHICH
KJV: scripture; The stone which
INT: this did you read [The] stone which rejected

Mark 13:1 N-NMP
GRK: ἴδε ποταποὶ λίθοι καὶ ποταπαὶ
NAS: wonderful stones and what wonderful
KJV: see what manner of stones and what
INT: see what [wonderful] stones and what [wonderful]

Mark 13:2 N-NMS
GRK: ἀφεθῇ ὧδε λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον
NAS: buildings? Not one stone will be left
KJV: not be left one stone upon another,
INT: shall be left here stone upon stone

Mark 13:2 N-AMS
GRK: λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον ὃς οὐ
NAS: will be left upon another which
KJV: one stone upon another, that shall
INT: stone upon stone which no

Mark 15:46 N-AMS
GRK: καὶ προσεκύλισεν λίθον ἐπὶ τὴν
NAS: and he rolled a stone against
KJV: and rolled a stone unto the door
INT: and he rolled a stone to the

Mark 16:3 N-AMS
GRK: ἡμῖν τὸν λίθον ἐκ τῆς
NAS: will roll away the stone for us from the entrance
KJV: us away the stone from the door
INT: for us the stone out of the

Mark 16:4 N-NMS
GRK: ἀποκεκύλισται ὁ λίθος ἦν γὰρ
NAS: up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away,
KJV: that the stone was rolled away:
INT: has been rolled away the stone it was indeed

Luke 3:8 N-GMP
GRK: ἐκ τῶν λίθων τούτων ἐγεῖραι
NAS: to you that from these stones God
KJV: of these stones to raise up children
INT: from the stones these to raise up

Luke 4:3 N-DMS
GRK: εἰπὲ τῷ λίθῳ τούτῳ ἵνα
NAS: tell this stone to become bread.
KJV: command this stone that it be made
INT: speak to the stone this that

Luke 4:11 N-AMS
GRK: προσκόψῃς πρὸς λίθον τὸν πόδα
NAS: YOUR FOOT AGAINST A STONE.'
KJV: foot against a stone.
INT: you strike against a stone the foot

Luke 17:2 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτῷ εἰ λίθος μυλικὸς περίκειται
NAS: for him if a millstone were hung
INT: for him if stone of a mill is put

Luke 19:40 N-NMP
GRK: σιωπήσουσιν οἱ λίθοι κράξουσιν
NAS: become silent, the stones will cry
KJV: should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
INT: should be silent the stones will cry out

Luke 19:44 N-AMS
GRK: οὐκ ἀφήσουσιν λίθον ἐπὶ λίθον
NAS: you, and they will not leave in you one stone upon another,
KJV: in thee one stone upon another;
INT: not will leave a stone upon a stone

Strong's Greek 3037
59 Occurrences

λίθῳ — 10 Occ.
λίθων — 2 Occ.
λίθοι — 4 Occ.
λίθοις — 3 Occ.
λίθον — 26 Occ.
λίθος — 9 Occ.
λίθου — 2 Occ.
λίθους — 3 Occ.