Greek · G5522 · unreviewed

χόος

Dust

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χόος G5522
Pronunciation chóos

What does χόος (chóos) mean in the Bible?

χόος (chóos) is a Greek word meaning "dust". χοῦς, -οός accusative, οῦν, ὁ, (contr.

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Meaning

dust
Extended definition

Fine particles of earth or soil, often associated with symbolic rejection or mourning in biblical contexts.

1earth, soil.
2In later writers (Pint., LXX), = κονιορτός, dust: Mrk.6:11, Rev.18:19.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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