ἧλος
hēlos
nail
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word ἧλος (hēlos, Strong's number: G2247), meaning "nail," falls within the category of Construction and Crafts. This term is used twice in the Bible, indicating a specific focus on its use in certain contexts. Given its definition as a "nail," the range of usage for ἧλος likely encompasses its application as a fastening device in various settings, such as carpentry or metalworking. Its use might involve attaching or holding together different materials, much like a modern nail. We can infer that its significance lies in its utility for construction and assembly purposes. The limited occurrences of ἧλος in the Bible suggest that it may be used in a specific or technical context, possibly highlighting the importance of secure attachment or fastening in certain circumstances. Its restricted range of usage and focus on construction emphasize the practical application of this term in ancient Greek culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
John 20:25The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”