5434. phruganon

Lexicon

phruganon: Stick, brushwood, kindling

Original Word: φρύγανον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: phruganon
Pronunciation: froo'-gan-on
Phonetic Spelling: (froo'-gan-on)
Definition: Stick, brushwood, kindling
Meaning: a dry stick for burning.

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 Origin
from a prim. verb phrugó (to parch)
Definition
a dry stick
NASB Translation
sticks (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5434: φρύγανον

φρύγανον, 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.

The use of φρύγανον in this context highlights the practical aspects of daily life in the ancient world, where gathering wood for fire was a common task. The term underscores the simplicity and necessity of such activities, even for someone of Paul's stature. The narrative also serves to illustrate themes of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's purposes, as Paul continues his journey to Rome despite the obstacles he faces.

Forms and Transliterations

φρύγανα φρύγανον φρυγανων φρυγάνων phruganon phruganōn phryganon phryganōn phrygánon phrygánōn

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:3 N-GNP
GRK: τοῦ Παύλου φρυγάνων τι πλῆθος
NAS: a bundle of sticks and laid
KJV: a bundle of sticks, and
INT: Paul of sticks a quantity

Strong's Greek 5434
1 Occurrence

φρυγάνων — 1 Occ.