Strong's Lexicon psuchros: Cold Original Word: ψυχρός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ψύχω (psucho), meaning "to cool" or "to make cold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "psuchros," the concept of coldness can be related to Hebrew words like קָר (qar), which also means cold and is used in similar metaphorical contexts. Usage: The term "psuchros" is used in the New Testament to describe something that is cold in temperature. It is often used metaphorically to describe a lack of fervor or zeal, particularly in a spiritual or moral context. The word implies a state of being that is devoid of warmth, enthusiasm, or passion. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, temperature was often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or emotional states. Coldness could imply indifference or a lack of commitment, especially in religious or communal settings. In the Greco-Roman context, being "cold" could also suggest a lack of hospitality or warmth in social interactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom psuchos Definition cold NASB Translation cold (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5593: ψυχρόςψυχρός, ψυχρα, ψυχρόν (ψύχω, which see), from Homer down, cold, cool: neuter of cold water, ποτηρτιον, ψυχροῦ, Matthew 10:42 ((ψύχρω λουνται, Herodotus 2, 37); ψυχρόν πίνειν, Epict ench. 29, 2; πλύνεσθαι ψύχρω, diss. 4, 11, 19; cf. Winers Grammar, 591 (550)); metaphorically, like the Latinfrigidus, cold i. e. sluggish, inert, in mind (ψυχρός τήν ὀυργην, Lucian, Tim. 2): of one destitute of warm Christian faith and the desire for holiness, Revelation 3:15f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cold. From psuchos; chilly (literally or figuratively) -- cold. see GREEK psuchos Forms and Transliterations ψυχρόν ψυχρος ψυχρός ψυχρὸς ψυχρου ψυχρού ψυχροῦ psuchros psuchrou psychros psychrós psychròs psychrou psychroûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 10:42 Adj-GNSGRK: τούτων ποτήριον ψυχροῦ μόνον εἰς NAS: a cup of cold water to drink, KJV: a cup of cold [water] only INT: of these a cup of cold [water] only in [the] Revelation 3:15 Adj-NMS Revelation 3:15 Adj-NMS Revelation 3:16 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 5593 |
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