Berean Strong's Lexicon hodégos: Guide, leader Original Word: ὁδηγός Word Origin: From the Greek words ὁδός (hodos, meaning "way" or "path") and ἄγω (ago, meaning "to lead" or "to bring"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hodégos," the concept of guidance is present in Hebrew words such as נָחָה (nachah, Strong's H5148), meaning "to lead" or "to guide." Usage: The term "hodégos" refers to someone who leads or guides others, particularly along a path or journey. In the New Testament, it is used both literally and metaphorically to describe those who provide direction or instruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "hodégos" was often a person who led travelers through unfamiliar territory, ensuring they reached their destination safely. This role was crucial in a time when roads were less developed and travel could be perilous. The concept of guidance extended beyond physical journeys to include moral and spiritual leadership, reflecting the importance of wise and trustworthy guides in both personal and communal life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hodos and hégeomai Definition a leader, guide NASB Translation guide (2), guides (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3595: ὁδηγόςὁδηγός, ὁδηγοῦ, ὁ (ὁδός and ἡγέομαιt; cf. χορηγός), a leader of the way, a guide; a. properly: Acts 1:16 (Polybius 5, 5, 15; Plutarch, Alex. 27; 1 Macc. 4:2; 2 Macc. 5:15). b. in figurative and sententious discourse ὁδηγός τυφλῶν, i. e. like one who is literally so called, namely a teacher of the ignorant and unexperienced, Romans 2:19; plural, τυφλοί ... ὁδηγοί τυφλῶν, i. e. like blind guides in the literal sense, in that, while themselves destitute of a knowledge of the truth, they offer themselves to others as teachers, Matthew 15:14; Matthew 23:16, 24. From hodos and hegeomai; a conductor (literally or figuratively (teacher)) -- guide, leader. see GREEK hodos see GREEK hegeomai Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:14 N-NMPGRK: τυφλοί εἰσιν ὁδηγοί τυφλῶν τυφλὸς NAS: they are blind guides of the blind. KJV: blind leaders of the blind. INT: blind they are guides blind Blind Matthew 23:16 N-VMP Matthew 23:24 N-VMP Acts 1:16 N-GMS Romans 2:19 N-AMS Strong's Greek 3595 |