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Lexicon :: Strong's G5208 - hylē

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ὕλη
Transliteration
hylē (Key)
Pronunciation
hoo-lay'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Perhaps akin to ξύλον (G3586)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
3x in 3 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

Strong’s Definitions

ὕλη hulē hoo-lay'; perhaps akin to G3586; a forest, i.e. (by implication) fuel:—matter.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G5208 in the following manner: matter (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G5208 in the following manner: matter (1x).
  1. a forest, a wood

  2. felled wood, fuel

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ὕλη hulē hoo-lay'; perhaps akin to G3586; a forest, i.e. (by implication) fuel:—matter.
STRONGS G5208:
ὕλη, ὕλης, , a forest, a wood; felled wood, fuel: James 3:5. (From Homer down; the Sept..)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

James
3:5

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5208 matches the Greek ὕλη (hylē),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 3:5 - So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!
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