Strong's Lexicon chalinos: Bridle, bit Original Word: χαλινός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb χαλάω (chalao), meaning "to slacken" or "to loosen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually related to "chalinos" is מוֹסֵר (môser, Strong's H4147), which refers to a bond or restraint, often used in the context of controlling animals or metaphorically for self-discipline. Usage: The term "chalinos" refers to a bridle or bit, a piece of equipment used to control a horse. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the control or restraint of one's speech or actions. The imagery of a bridle suggests the importance of guidance and self-control in the life of a believer. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, the bridle was an essential tool for horse riders, allowing them to direct and manage the powerful animals. The use of a bridle as a metaphor for self-control would have been easily understood in a culture familiar with equestrian practices. The concept of controlling one's tongue or actions through a "bridle" aligns with the broader biblical theme of discipline and wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition a bridle NASB Translation bits (1), bridles (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5469: χλινοςχλινος, χλινου, ὁ (χαλάω), a bridle: James 3:3; Revelation 14:20. (From Aeschylus and Pindar down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bit, bridle. From chalao; a curb or head-stall (as curbing the spirit) -- bit, bridle. see GREEK chalao Forms and Transliterations χάλικες χαλίκων χαλινόν χαλινους χαλινούς χαλινοὺς χαλινώ χαλινων χαλινών χαλινῶν χαλκείοις χαλκείον χάλκειον chalinon chalinôn chalinōn chalinō̂n chalinous chalinoùsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance James 3:3 N-AMPGRK: ἵππων τοὺς χαλινοὺς εἰς τὰ NAS: we put the bits into the horses' KJV: Behold, we put bits in the horses' INT: horses the bits in the Revelation 14:20 N-GMP Strong's Greek 5469 |
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