Strong's Lexicon
G3006
G3006 — λεῖος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G3006 |
|---|---|
| Word: | λεῖος |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | apparently a primary word |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | leios |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | lei`-os |
| Meaning: | 1. smooth, i.e. "level" |
| KJV Renderings: | smooth |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
λεῖος, λεῖα, λειον (cf. Latinlevis), smooth, level: opposed to τραχύς, of ways, Luk 3:5. (Isa 40:4 Alex.; Pro 2:20; 1Sa 17:40; in Greek writings from Homer down.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
λεῖος (smooth)
Luke 3:5
- KJV: Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be brought low and the crooked shall be made straight and the rough ways made smooth
- GK: πάσα φάραγξ πληρωθήσεται και παν όρος και βουνός ταπεινωθήσεται και έσται τα σκολιά εις ευθείαν και αι τραχείαι εις οδούς λείας