Strong's Lexicon cholé: Gall, bile Original Word: χολή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word χολάω (cholaō), meaning "to be full of bile" or "to be angry." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4844 (מְרוֹרָה, merorah): Refers to bitterness or gall, often used metaphorically in the Old Testament to describe intense suffering or affliction. Usage: In the New Testament, "cholé" refers to a bitter substance, often associated with gall or bile. It is used metaphorically to describe something extremely bitter or unpleasant. The term is notably used in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, where it describes the bitter drink offered to Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, gall or bile was considered a symbol of bitterness and suffering. It was believed to be a bodily fluid that could influence one's temperament, often associated with anger or melancholy. In the context of the crucifixion, the offering of gall mixed with wine was a customary act intended to dull pain, but its bitterness made it undesirable. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition gall (a bitter herb) NASB Translation gall (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5521: χολήχολή, χολῆς, ἡ (equivalent to χόλος, from χέω to pour out (now thought to be connected with χλόη, χλωρός, etc. 'yellowish green'; cf. Curtius, § 200; Vanicek, p. 247)), first found in Archilochus ( 1. bile, gall: Matthew 27:34 (cf. the Sept. Psalm 68:22 2. in the O. T. it is also used of other bitter things; for לַעֲנָה, wormwood, Proverbs 5:4; Lamentations 3:15; hence, some understand the word in Matthew 27:34 to mean myrrh, on account of Mark 15:23; but see σμυρνίζω, 2; (B. D. as above). Feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as Chloe (from the greenish hue); "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.) -- gall. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 27:34 N-GFSGRK: οἶνον μετὰ χολῆς μεμιγμένον καὶ NAS: mixed with gall; and after tasting KJV: with gall: and INT: wine with gall mingled and Acts 8:23 N-AFS Strong's Greek 5521 |
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