Strong's Lexicon hualos: Glass Original Word: ὕαλος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word meaning "to shine" or "to be transparent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hualos" in the Old Testament, as glass was not commonly referenced in Hebrew texts. However, the concept of clarity and purity can be related to words like "זָכוּ" (zakku) meaning "pure" or "clear." Usage: The Greek word "hualos" refers to glass, particularly in the context of something that is clear, transparent, or shining. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the appearance of certain heavenly visions, emphasizing purity, clarity, and brilliance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, glass was a valuable and somewhat rare material, often associated with luxury and beauty. The process of glassmaking was known in the Roman Empire, but glass was not as common or as clear as it is today. The use of "hualos" in the biblical text would evoke images of something precious and pure, reflecting the divine nature of the visions described. HELPS Word-studies 5194 hýalos – glass. 5194 (hýalos) refers to any transparent substance (like crystal), i.e. "see-through stones." On both of its occasions in the NT, 5194 ("pure, transparent glass") refers to the New Jerusalem – "apparently a metaphor (personification) of all the glorified saints, serving as the eternal dwelling place of God" (G. Archer). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition a clear transparent stone, glass NASB Translation glass (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5194: ὕαλοςὕαλος, ὑαλου, ὁ (probably allied with ὑει, ὑετός (which see); hence, 'rain-drop', Curtius, 9604; Vanicek, p. 1046; but others make it of Egyptian origin (cf. Liddell and Scott, under the word)), from Herodotus ((3, 24) who writes ὕελος; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 22)) down; 1. any stone transparent like glass. 2. glass: Revelation 21:18, 21. Perhaps from the same as huetos (as being transparent like rain); glass -- glass. see GREEK huetos |
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