Strong's Lexicon chóris: without, apart from, separate from Original Word: χωρίς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "chora," meaning "space" or "region." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "chóris," the concept of separation or being "without" can be found in Hebrew words like "בִּלְעֲדֵי" (bil'adei - without) and "חָסֵר" (chaser - lacking). Usage: The Greek preposition "chóris" is used to denote separation or exclusion. It often conveys the idea of being "without" something or someone, indicating a state of independence or absence. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to express the concept of being apart from or lacking something essential. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of separation or being "without" was significant in both philosophical and practical contexts. Philosophically, it could denote a state of independence or self-sufficiency. Practically, it was used in legal and social contexts to describe relationships, possessions, and status. In the Jewish context, separation often had religious connotations, such as being set apart for God or being without sin. HELPS Word-studies 5565 xōrís (a preposition, also used as an adverb which is probably derived from 5561 /xṓra, "an open or detached space") – properly, apart from, separated ("without"); (figuratively) detached, rendering something invalid or valid. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb akin to chéros (bereaved) Definition separately, separate from NASB Translation apart (10), besides (2), independent (2), itself (1), separate (1), without (25). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5565: χωρίςχωρίς (ΧΑΩ, see χώρα (cf. Curtius, § 192)), adverb, from Homer down; 1. separately, apart: John 20:7. 2. as a preposition with the genitive (Winers Grammar, § 54, 6); a. wilhout any person or thing (making no use of, having no association with, apart from, aloof from, etc.): 1 Cor. (iv. 8); b. besides: Matthew 14:21; Matthew 15:38; 2 Corinthians 11:28. (Synonym: cf. ἄνευ.) Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from (often as preposition) -- beside, by itself, without. see GREEK chora Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:34 AdvGRK: ὄχλοις καὶ χωρὶς παραβολῆς οὐδὲν NAS: and He did not speak to them without a parable. KJV: and without a parable INT: crowds and without a parable not Matthew 14:21 Adv Matthew 15:38 Adv Mark 4:34 Adv Luke 6:49 Adv John 1:3 Adv John 15:5 Adv John 20:7 Adv Romans 3:21 Adv Romans 3:28 Adv Romans 4:6 Adv Romans 7:8 Adv Romans 7:9 Adv Romans 10:14 Adv 1 Corinthians 4:8 Adv 1 Corinthians 11:11 Adv 1 Corinthians 11:11 Adv 2 Corinthians 11:28 Adv 2 Corinthians 12:3 Adv Ephesians 2:12 Adv Philippians 2:14 Adv 1 Timothy 2:8 Adv 1 Timothy 5:21 Adv Philemon 1:14 Adv Hebrews 4:15 Adv |
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