Strong's Lexicon homoiotés: Likeness, similarity Original Word: ὁμοιότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning "like" or "similar." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of likeness is דְּמוּת (demut), Strong's Hebrew 1823, which also means likeness or resemblance. Usage: The term "homoiotés" refers to the concept of likeness or similarity. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the resemblance or conformity of one thing to another. This can pertain to physical likeness, moral or spiritual similarity, or metaphorical resemblance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the idea of likeness was significant in philosophical discussions, particularly in the context of Platonic thought, where the material world was seen as a shadow or likeness of the true, ideal forms. In Jewish thought, the concept of likeness is rooted in the creation narrative, where humanity is made in the "image" and "likeness" of God (Genesis 1:26-27). This theological foundation underscores the inherent dignity and value of human beings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom homoios Definition likeness, in like manner NASB Translation likeness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3665: ὁμοιότηςὁμοιότης, ὁμοιοτητος, ἡ (ὅμοιος), likeness: καθ' ὁμοιότητα, in like manner, Hebrews 4:15 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 143 (136)); κατά τήν ὁμοιότητα (Μελχισέδεκ), after the likeness, Hebrews 7:15. (Genesis 1:11; 4 Macc. 15:4 (3); Plato, Aristotle, Isocr, Polybius, Philo, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance likeness, similarityFrom homoios; resemblance -- like as, similitude. see GREEK homoios Forms and Transliterations ομοιοτητα ομοιότητα ὁμοιότητα homoioteta homoiotēta homoióteta homoiótēta omoioteta omoiotētaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 4:15 N-AFSGRK: πάντα καθ' ὁμοιότητα χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας KJV: like as [we are, yet] without INT: all things by same way apart from sin Hebrews 7:15 N-AFS |
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