Strong's Lexicon
G2781
G2781 — κηρίον
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2781 |
|---|---|
| Word: | κηρίον |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | diminutive from keos (wax) |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | Not listed |
| Transliteration: | kerion |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | kay-ree'-on |
| Meaning: | 1. a cell for honey 2. (collectively) the comb |
| KJV Renderings: | (honey-)comb |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
κηρίον, κηρίου, τό (κηρός wax), from Hesiod and Herodotus down, honeycomb: κηρίον μελισσιον, a honeycomb (still containing the honey), Luk 24:42 R G Tr brackets (1Sa 14:27; Pro 16:24; Pro 24:13).
Englishman's Greek Concordance
κηρίον ((honey-)comb)
Luke 24:42
- KJV: And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish and of an honeycomb
- GK: οι δε επέδωκαν αυτώ ιχθύος οπτού μέρος και από μελισσίου κηρίου