Lexicon phruganon: Stick, brushwood, kindling Original Word: φρύγανον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stick. Neuter of a presumed derivative of phrugo (to roast or parch; akin to the base of phlox); something desiccated, i.e. A dry twig -- stick. see GREEK phlox NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. verb phrugó (to parch) Definition a dry stick NASB Translation sticks (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5434: φρύγανονφρύγανον, φρυγανου, τό (from φρύγω or φρύσσω, φρύττω, to dry, parch; cf. Latin frigo, frux, fructus), a dry stick, dry twig; generally in the plural this word comprises all dry sticks, brush-wood, fire-wood, or similar material used as fuel: Acts 28:3. (Herodotus 4, 62; Arstph, Thucydides, Xenophon, Philo, others; the Sept. for קַשׁ, straw, stubble, Isaiah 40:24; Isaiah 41:2; Isaiah 47:14; for חָרוּל, bramble, Job 30:7.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to dry" or "to parch."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φρύγανον, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Bible where terms for wood or sticks are used, such as עֵץ (ets, Strong's Hebrew 6086) meaning "tree" or "wood," and קַשׁ (qash, Strong's Hebrew 7179) meaning "straw" or "stubble," which can also refer to dry plant material used for fuel. These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of using natural resources for daily sustenance and survival. Usage: The term φρύγανον is used in the New Testament to refer to small sticks or twigs, particularly in the context of gathering wood for a fire. Context: The Greek word φρύγανον appears in the New Testament in Acts 28:3. In this passage, the Apostle Paul is shipwrecked on the island of Malta. As he gathers a bundle of sticks (φρύγανα) to lay on the fire, a viper emerges from the heat and fastens onto his hand. This incident is significant as it demonstrates God's protection over Paul, as he suffers no harm from the snakebite, leading the islanders to regard him with awe. Forms and Transliterations φρύγανα φρύγανον φρυγανων φρυγάνων phruganon phruganōn phryganon phryganōn phrygánon phrygánōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |