Biblica Analytica
G1408 Greek

δρόμος

dromos

racecourse

Lexicon Entry

Definition
racecourse
Transliteration
dromos
Strong's Number
G1408
Occurrences
3

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word δρόμος (dromos) refers to a racecourse or a path for running. Its definition suggests a physical area designed for competitive racing, where individuals or teams compete against each other. δρόμος is used three times in the Bible, indicating it holds some importance in the text. Its presence may signal themes related to competition, speed, or endurance. Without more specific context, it's difficult to determine the exact significance of δρόмос beyond its literal meaning. As a concrete concept, δΡόμος likely evokes the image of athletic competition, where individuals push themselves to be the fastest or strongest. This could metaphorically relate to other areas of life where people strive for excellence or distinction.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1408
Lemma
δρόμος
Transliteration
dromos
Definition
racecourse
Occurrences
3
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text