Strong's Greek: 5444. φύλλον (phullon) -- Leaf

Strong's Lexicon

phullon: Leaf

Original Word: φύλλον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: phullon
Pronunciation: FOO-lon
Phonetic Spelling: (fool'-lon)
Definition: Leaf
Meaning: a leaf.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word φύω (phuō), meaning "to grow" or "to produce."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5929 (עָלֶה, 'aleh): Leaf, foliage

- H6086 (עֵץ, 'ets): Tree, wood (often associated with leaves in context)

Usage: In the New Testament, "phullon" refers to a leaf, typically of a tree or plant. It is used metaphorically to describe the transient nature of life and the signs of the times, as leaves are often associated with growth, change, and the seasons.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, leaves were symbolic of life, growth, and fertility. They were often used in literature and art to represent the cycle of life and the passage of time. In the biblical context, leaves can symbolize both prosperity and decay, depending on their condition and context. The imagery of leaves is also significant in Jewish tradition, where they are associated with the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), a time of harvest and thanksgiving.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a leaf
NASB Translation
leaf (1), leaves (5).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5444: φύλλον

φύλλον, φύλλου, τό (φύω), a leaf: Matthew 21:19; Matthew 24:32; Mark 11:13; Mark 13:28; Revelation 22:2. (From Homer down.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

From the same as phule; a sprout, i.e. Leaf -- leaf.

see GREEK phule

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Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 21:19 N-ANP
GRK: εἰ μὴ φύλλα μόνον καὶ
NAS: on it except leaves only;
KJV: thereon, but leaves only, and
INT: if not leaves only And

Matthew 24:32 N-ANP
GRK: καὶ τὰ φύλλα ἐκφύῃ γινώσκετε
NAS: and puts forth its leaves, you know
KJV: and putteth forth leaves, ye know that
INT: and the leaves it puts forth you know

Mark 11:13 N-ANP
GRK: μακρόθεν ἔχουσαν φύλλα ἦλθεν εἰ
NAS: a fig tree in leaf, He went
KJV: afar off having leaves, he came, if
INT: afar having leaves he went if

Mark 11:13 N-ANP
GRK: εἰ μὴ φύλλα ὁ γὰρ
NAS: nothing but leaves, for it was not the season
KJV: nothing but leaves; for the time
INT: if not leaves the indeed

Mark 13:28 N-ANP
GRK: ἐκφύῃ τὰ φύλλα γινώσκετε ὅτι
NAS: and puts forth its leaves, you know
KJV: and putteth forth leaves, ye know that
INT: it puts forth the leaves you know that

Revelation 22:2 N-NNP
GRK: καὶ τὰ φύλλα τοῦ ξύλου
NAS: month; and the leaves of the tree
KJV: and the leaves of the tree
INT: and the leaves of the tree