Greek · G2781 · unreviewed

κηρίον

Honeycomb

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κηρίον G2781
Pronunciation kēríon

What does κηρίον (kēríon) mean in the Bible?

κηρίον (kēríon) is a Greek word meaning "honeycomb". κηρίον, -ου, τό (κηρός, wax), [in LXX for נֹפֶת, צוּף, Psa.

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Meaning

honeycomb
Extended definition

(κηρός, wax), [in LXX for נֹפֶת, צוּף, Psa.19:10 118:12, Pro.16:24, al. ;] honeycomb: κ. μελίσσιον, Luk.24:42 (Rec.; WH, txt., R, txt., omit).

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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