Strong's Lexicon
G5525
G5525 — χορός
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G5525 |
|---|---|
| Word: | χορός |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | of uncertain derivation |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | choros |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | khor-os' |
| Meaning: | 1. a ring, i.e. round dance ("choir" |
| KJV Renderings: | dancing |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
χορός, χορου, ὁ (by metathesis from ὄρχος, ὀρχέομαι ((?); probably related to χόρτος (Latinhortus), χρόνος, etc., denoting primarily ’an enclosure for dancing’; cf. Curtius, § 189)), from Homer down, a band (of dancers and singers), a circular dance, a dance, dancing: Luk 15:25 (for îÀçåìÈä, Exo 15:20; Jdg 11:34, etc.; for îÈçåì, Lam 5:15; Psa 150:4).
Englishman's Greek Concordance
χορός (dancing)
Luke 15:25
- KJV: Now his elder son was in the field and as he came and drew nigh to the house he heard musick and dancing
- GK: ην δε ο υιός αυτού ο πρεσβύτερος εν αγρώ και ως ερχόμενος ήγγισε τη οικία ήκουσε συμφωνίας και χορών