Greek · G257 · unreviewed

ἅλων

Threshing-floor

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ἅλων G257
Pronunciation hálōn

What does ἅλων (hálōn) mean in the Bible?

ἅλων (hálōn) is a Greek word meaning "threshing-floor". ἅλων, -ωνος (for Attic ἅλως, -ω, see MM, VGT, see word), ἡ, [in LXX chiefly for גֹּרֶן ;] a threshing floor: Mat.

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Meaning

threshing-floor
Extended definition

(for Attic ἅλως, -ω, see MM, VGT, see word), ἡ, [in LXX chiefly for גֹּרֶן ;] a threshing floor: Mat.3:12, Luk.3:17 (here prob. by meton. = the grain on the threshing floor).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Accusative · Singular · Feminine Matt 3:12 · Luke 3:17
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