ᾠόν
ōon
an egg
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ᾠόν (ōon) with Strong's number G5609 refers to an egg. This term appears only once in the entire Bible, indicating its relatively rare or niche occurrence in the language. The meaning of ᾠόν is straightforward and unambiguously points to a reproductive cell, specifically a fertilized one that contains the potential for growth. From a linguistic perspective, ᾠόν does not exhibit a broad range of usage or diverse applications in the Greek language. Its uniqueness in the Bible and its definition as an egg imply that it might be used in a specific context to convey a particular idea or imagery. The significance of ᾠόν can be linked to its association with creation, reproduction, and the potential for new life.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text