Strong's Lexicon choikos: Earthly, of the earth, made of dust Original Word: χοϊκός Word Origin: Derived from χοῦς (chous), meaning "dust" or "earth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually is עָפָר (aphar), meaning "dust" or "earth," as seen in Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 3:19. Usage: The term "choikos" is used in the New Testament to describe that which is earthly or made of dust, often in contrast to that which is spiritual or heavenly. It emphasizes the temporal and perishable nature of human beings in their natural state, as opposed to the eternal and imperishable nature of the spiritual life in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of being "earthly" was often associated with mortality and the physical realm, in contrast to the divine or spiritual realm. This dualistic view was prevalent in various philosophical and religious traditions of the time. In Jewish thought, being made from dust is a reminder of human frailty and dependence on God, as seen in the creation narrative where Adam is formed from the dust of the ground (Genesis 2:7). HELPS Word-studies 5517 xoikós (an adjective, derived from xoos, "made of earth, dust") – properly, earthy, dusty (made of dust); (figuratively) temporal, passing away; transient, "earthly." All four occasions of 5517 /xoikós ("of dust, earthly") occur in 1 Cor 15:47-49. 1 Corinthians 15: "The earthly" . . . incomplete without "the heavenly" 1 Cor 15:50: "Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable" (NASU). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chous Definition earthy, made of dust NASB Translation earthy (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5517: χοϊκόςχοϊκός, χοικη χοικον (χοῦς, which see), made of earth, earthy: 1 Corinthians 15:47-49. (γυμνοί τούτους τοῦ χοϊκοῦ βαρους, Anon. in Walz, Rhett. i., p. 613, 4; (Hippolytus haer. 10, 9, p. 314, 95).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance earthy. From choos; dusty or dirty (soil-like), i.e. (by implication) terrene -- earthy. see GREEK choos Forms and Transliterations χοικοι χοϊκοί χοικος χοϊκός χοικου χοϊκού χοϊκοῦ choikoi choïkoí choikos choïkós choikou choïkoûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 15:47 Adj-NMSGRK: ἐκ γῆς χοϊκός ὁ δεύτερος NAS: is from the earth, earthy; the second KJV: the earth, earthy: the second INT: out of earth made of dust the second 1 Corinthians 15:48 Adj-NMS 1 Corinthians 15:48 Adj-NMP 1 Corinthians 15:49 Adj-GMS Strong's Greek 5517 |
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