τραχηλίζω
trachēlizō
to lay bare
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word τραχηλίζω (trachēlizō) is a verb that means "to lay bare." This action implies stripping away or removing a covering, revealing what was previously hidden. The physical nature of this action is emphasized by its classification within the semantic domain of Physical Action. Given its definition, the word τραχηλίζω likely has a specific context in which it is used. Unfortunately, the Bible only records one occurrence of this word, which limits our understanding of its range of usage. However, this single instance may provide insight into its significance in a particular situation. In isolation, the meaning and significance of τραχηλίζω remain somewhat unclear. Further study of its context and potential connections to other biblical concepts would be necessary to fully appreciate its importance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text