ὑγρός
hugros
moist/green
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὑγρός (hugros) is a term that conveys the idea of being moist or green. This adjective describes a state of being characterized by a certain level of moisture or verdure. Its short definition suggests a focus on the physical properties of something, rather than its abstract or emotional qualities. Given its limited occurrence in the Bible (only 1 instance), it is likely that ὑγρός is used in a specific context to convey a particular meaning. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the full range of its usage, but it is clear that it is not a word with a broad or general application. Its significance, therefore, may be tied to a specific event, person, or idea in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text