Biblica Analytica
G5566 Greek

χῶρος

chōros

northwest

Lexicon Entry

Definition
northwest
Transliteration
chōros
Strong's Number
G5566
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Geography & Place

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word χῶρος (chōros) is a geographic term that refers to a specific direction, northwest. Its meaning is relatively straightforward, indicating a particular compass point. Given its simple definition, the range of usage for χῶρος is likely limited to situations where a specific direction is being referenced. Its significance lies in its ability to provide a precise and unambiguous description of a location. In the single occurrence of χῶρος in the Bible, its use as a directional term may serve to convey a sense of place or orientation, underscoring the importance of geographical context in the narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5566
Lemma
χῶρος
Transliteration
chōros
Definition
northwest
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text