ὀνικός
onikos
huge millstone
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὀνικός (onikos), as recorded in the Strong's lexicon, carries the meaning of "huge millstone." Its semantic domain falls under Construction & Crafts, indicating its practical application in everyday life. Based on its definition, ὀνικός likely refers to an exceptionally large stone used in milling, which was a crucial task in ancient agricultural communities. The two occurrences in the Bible suggest it was a significant enough concept to be mentioned in two distinct contexts, highlighting its importance in ancient Greek society. Unfortunately, the limited information provided does not offer further insight into the usage or significance of ὀνικός beyond its association with ancient construction and craftsmanship.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea.
Mark 9:42Whoever will cause one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if he were thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck.