κῶλον
kōlon
corpse
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word κῶλον (kōlon) is a term that refers to a corpse. In the context of the Semantic domain of Death & Life, this word is closely tied to the concept of mortality and the physical body after death. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 instance), κῶλον is likely used in a specific and deliberate manner to convey a particular idea or image. The significance of κῶλον lies in its stark reference to the physical reality of death, setting it apart from more abstract or metaphorical concepts of mortality. This word's use in the Bible suggests a focus on the tangible, bodily aspects of death, rather than its spiritual or emotional implications.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text