Lexicon arkos: Bear Original Word: ἄρκτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear. Probably from arkeo; a bear (as obstructing by ferocity) -- bear. see GREEK arkeo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a bear NASB Translation bear (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 715: ἄρκτοςἄρκτος, ἄρκτου, ὁ, ἡ, or (so G L T Tr WH) ἄρκος, ἄρκου, ὁ, ἡ, a bear: Revelation 13:2. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word for "bear."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Hebrew word for "bear" is "דֹּב" (dob), which is Strong's Hebrew entry H1677. This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the animal and is often found in contexts that highlight its strength and potential for danger, similar to the Greek usage. Usage: The word "ἄρκτος" is used in the New Testament to describe a bear, often symbolizing strength or danger. It is not frequently used in the New Testament text. Context: • The Greek word "ἄρκτος" appears in the context of describing the animal bear, which is known for its formidable presence and strength. In the ancient world, bears were often seen as symbols of power and were sometimes associated with danger due to their unpredictable nature. Forms and Transliterations άρκοι αρκός άρκος αρκου ἄρκου άρκτον άρκτος άρκτου άρκω arkou árkouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |