832. auleó

Strong's Lexicon

auleó: To play the flute

Original Word: αὐλέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: auleó
Pronunciation: ow-leh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (ow-leh'-o)
Definition: To play the flute
Meaning: I play the flute, pipe.

Word Origin: Derived from αὐλός (aulos), meaning "a flute" or "pipe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "auleó," the concept of playing musical instruments is present in the Old Testament, such as in the use of the Hebrew word "חליל" (chalil), meaning "pipe" or "flute," found in passages like 1 Samuel 10:5 and Isaiah 30:29.

Usage: The verb "auleó" refers to the act of playing a flute or pipe. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe actions or behaviors that are intended to elicit a response, much like music played on a flute would invite dancing or participation.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, the flute was a common musical instrument used in various settings, including celebrations, religious ceremonies, and funerals. Music played a significant role in both public and private life, often accompanying dances, feasts, and rituals. The metaphorical use of "playing the flute" in the New Testament reflects the cultural understanding of music as a means of communication and expression.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aulos
Definition
to play on a flute
NASB Translation
played on the flute (1), played the flute (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 832: αὐλέω

αὐλέω, ἀύλω: 1 aorist ηὔλησα; (present passive participle τό αὐλούμενον); (αὐλός); to play on the flute, to pipe: Matthew 11:17; Luke 7:32; 1 Corinthians 14:7. (From (Alcman, Herodotus) Xenophon, and Plato down.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

play the flute

From aulos; to play the flute -- pipe.

see GREEK aulos

Forms and Transliterations

αυλουμενον αυλούμενον αὐλούμενον Ηυλησαμεν ηυλήσαμεν Ηὐλήσαμεν auloumenon auloúmenon eulesamen Ēulēsamen eylḗsamen Ēylḗsamen

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 11:17 V-AIA-1P
GRK: λέγουσιν Ηὐλήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ
NAS: and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
KJV: saying, We have piped unto you,
INT: saying We piped for you and

Luke 7:32 V-AIA-1P
GRK: ἃ λέγει Ηὐλήσαμεν ὑμῖν καὶ
NAS: and they say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
KJV: saying, We have piped unto you,
INT: one saying We piped to you and

1 Corinthians 14:7 V-PPM/P-NNS
GRK: γνωσθήσεται τὸ αὐλούμενον ἢ τὸ
NAS: will it be known what is played on the flute or
KJV: shall it be known what is piped or
INT: will be known what [is] being piped or

Strong's Greek 832
3 Occurrences

αὐλούμενον — 1 Occ.
Ηὐλήσαμεν — 2 Occ.