Lexicon soros: Heap, Pile Original Word: σωρός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a coffin, bierProbably akin to the base of soreuo; a funereal receptacle (urn, coffin), i.e. (by analogy) a bier -- bier. see GREEK soreuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a cinerary urn, by anal. a coffin NASB Translation coffin (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4673: σορόςσορός, σοροῦ, ἡ, an urn or receptacle for keeping the bones of the dead (Homer, Iliad 23, 91); a coffin (Genesis 50:26; Herodotus 1, 68; 2, 78; Aristophanes, Aeschines, Plutarch, others); the funeral-couch or bier on which the Jews carried their dead forth to burial (see B. D. American edition under the word Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ancient Greek, the term "σωρός" is a noun that historically refers to a heap or pile, often used in the context of a heap of stones or a mound.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a heap or pile is also present in the Hebrew Scriptures, with corresponding terms such as: Usage: The term "σωρός" appears in the New Testament in contexts that involve the gathering or piling up of objects, particularly stones. It is used metaphorically to describe the accumulation of items or the creation of a memorial. Context: The Greek word "σωρός" is relatively rare in the New Testament, reflecting its specific and concrete meaning. It is often associated with burial practices in ancient times, where stones were heaped to mark a grave or memorialize an event. This term can be found in contexts where physical markers or memorials are significant, serving as a testament to an event or individual. In the broader biblical narrative, the concept of a "heap" or "pile" can symbolize the gathering of witnesses or the establishment of a testimony. The use of "σωρός" in the New Testament underscores the importance of physical markers in the cultural and religious practices of the time, serving as tangible reminders of spiritual truths or historical events. Forms and Transliterations σορου σορού σοροῦ σορώ sorou soroûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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