Biblica Analytica
G0975 Greek

βιβλίον

biblion

scroll

Lexicon Entry

Definition
scroll
Transliteration
biblion
Strong's Number
G0975
Occurrences
35
Semantic Domain
Speech & Communication

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word "biblion" (G0975) is defined as a "scroll." This term is significant in the context of ancient communication, where written texts were often inscribed on papyrus or parchment and rolled up for storage. The fact that "biblion" is categorized under the semantic domain of "Speech & Communication" underscores its importance in conveying information and ideas. The 35 occurrences of "biblion" in the Bible suggest a range of usage that goes beyond mere reference to a physical object. It may also imply a container for sacred or authoritative texts, which were often written on scrolls. This usage is consistent with the cultural context of ancient Judaism and early Christianity, where written texts played a crucial role in religious and intellectual life. In summary, "biblion" is a Greek word that refers to a scroll, a common medium for written communication in ancient times. Its significance lies in its association with the transmission of ideas and information, particularly in the context of sacred texts.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G0975
Lemma
βιβλίον
Transliteration
biblion
Definition
scroll
Occurrences
35
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

35 total occurrences across the text

Hebrews 9:19

For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,

Matthew 19:7

They asked him, “Why then did Moses command us to give her a certificate of divorce, and divorce her?”

Mark 10:4

They said, “Moses allowed a certificate of divorce to be written, and to divorce her.”

Luke 4:17

The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

Luke 4:17

The book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He opened the book, and found the place where it was written,

Luke 4:20

He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him.

John 20:30

Therefore Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book;

John 21:25

There are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they would all be written, I suppose that even the world itself wouldn’t have room for the books that would be written.

Galatians 3:10

For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who doesn’t continue in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.”

2 Timothy 4:13

Bring the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when you come, and the books, especially the parchments.

Hebrews 10:7

Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (in the scroll of the book it is written of me) to do your will, O God.’ ”

Revelation 1:11

saying, “What you see, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”

Revelation 5:1

I saw, in the right hand of him who sat on the throne, a book written inside and outside, sealed shut with seven seals.

Revelation 5:2

I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?”

Revelation 5:3

No one in heaven above, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book or to look in it.

Revelation 5:4

Then I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look in it.

Revelation 5:5

One of the elders said to me, “Don’t weep. Behold, the Lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome: he who opens the book and its seven seals.”

Revelation 5:7

Then he came, and he took it out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne.

Revelation 5:8

Now when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

Revelation 5:9

They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,

Revelation 6:14

The sky was removed like a scroll when it is rolled up. Every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

Revelation 10:8

The voice which I heard from heaven, again speaking with me, said, “Go, take the book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the land.”

Revelation 13:8

All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed.

Revelation 17:8

The beast that you saw was, and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss and to go into destruction. Those who dwell on the earth and whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see that the beast was, and is not, and shall be present.

Revelation 20:12

I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 20:12

I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 20:12

I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 21:27

There will in no way enter into it anything profane, or one who causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

Revelation 22:7

“Behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”

Revelation 22:9

He said to me, “See you don’t do it! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”

Revelation 22:10

He said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.

Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.

Revelation 22:19

If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.

Revelation 22:19

If anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, may God take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.