ἕλκος (hélkos) — Sore
Greek word study: ἕλκος (hélkos), Strong's G1668. an ulcer (as if drawn together)
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an ulcer (as if drawn together)
KJV translation words: sore
Strong's G1668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 16:21 and last appears in Revelation 16:11.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Luke 16:21 — ἕλκη — sores
- Revelation 16:2 — ἕλκος — a sore
- Revelation 16:11 — ἑλκῶν — sores
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G1670 ἑλκύω (helkýō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G1669 ἑλκόω (helkóō).
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What does hélkos (G1668) mean?
An ulcer (as if drawn together).
How is G1668 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G1668 as: sore.
How often does ἕλκος (hélkos) appear?
Strong's G1668 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 16:21 and last appears in Revelation 16:11.
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