Biblica Analytica
G2918 Greek

κρίνον

krinon

lily

Lexicon Entry

Definition
lily
Transliteration
krinon
Strong's Number
G2918
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Creation & Nature

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word κρίνον (krinon) is defined as a lily. It falls under the category of Creation & Nature, indicating its connection to the natural world. This word appears only twice in the Bible, suggesting a specific and limited range of usage. As a plant, κρίνον likely refers to a specific type of lily, which was likely a recognizable and significant element of its cultural and natural context. Its occurrence in the Bible is relatively rare, but its presence is meaningful, implying its importance or value during that time. In its limited usage, κρίνoν serves as a tangible representation of the natural world in the biblical text, drawing attention to its beauty, uniqueness, or possibly its symbolic significance.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2918
Lemma
κρίνον
Transliteration
krinon
Definition
lily
Occurrences
2
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text