Berean Strong's Lexicon chliaros: Lukewarm Original Word: χλιαρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "χλίω" (chlio), meaning "to warm" or "to be tepid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chliaros," the concept of spiritual indifference can be related to Hebrew terms that describe complacency or lack of zeal, such as "רָפָה" (raphah), meaning "to slacken" or "to let go." Usage: The term "chliaros" is used to describe something that is neither hot nor cold, but rather tepid or lukewarm. In a biblical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual indifference or complacency, lacking fervor or zeal. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, particularly in the region of Laodicea, water was often transported via aqueducts from hot springs or cold sources. By the time it reached the city, the water was lukewarm, neither refreshing like cold water nor therapeutic like hot water. This physical reality served as a powerful metaphor for spiritual tepidity, which was neither refreshing nor healing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chlió (to become warm) Definition tepid, warm NASB Translation lukewarm (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5513: χιλιαροςχιλιαρος, χιλιαρα, χιλιαρον (χλίω, to become warm, liquefy, melt), tepid, lukewarm: metaphorically, of the condition of a soul wretchedly fluctuating between a torpor and a fervor of love, Revelation 3:16. (Herodotus, Pindar, Diodorus, Plutarch, Athen., Geoponica.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lukewarm. From chlio (to warm); tepid -- lukewarm. Forms and Transliterations χλιαρος χλιαρός χλιαρὸς χλιδώνα χλιδώνας chliaros chliaròsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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