χολή (cholḗ) — Gall

Greek word study: χολή (cholḗ), Strong's G5521. "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.)

GreekStrong's G5521
Quick definition
Greek word
χολή (cholḗ)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

"gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.)

Word study
Derivation: feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue);

KJV translation words: gall

Where this word appears

Strong's G5521 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:34 and last appears in Acts 8:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

gall ×1the gall ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

χολὴν ×1χολῆς ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5520 χολάω (choláō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does cholḗ (G5521) mean?

"gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.).

How is G5521 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5521 as: gall.

How often does χολή (cholḗ) appear?

Strong's G5521 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:34 and last appears in Acts 8:23.