Strong's Greek: 1408. δρόμος (dromos) -- Course, race, path

Strong's Lexicon

dromos: Course, race, path

Original Word: δρόμος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: dromos
Pronunciation: DRO-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (drom'-os)
Definition: Course, race, path
Meaning: a running, course, career, race.

Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek verb "τρέχω" (trecho), meaning "to run."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dromos," the concept of a life path or journey can be related to Hebrew words like "דֶּרֶךְ" (derek), meaning "way" or "path."

Usage: In the New Testament, "dromos" is used metaphorically to describe the course or path of one's life or ministry, often likened to a race. It emphasizes the idea of a journey or mission that requires endurance and purpose.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, athletic competitions, particularly races, were highly esteemed and were a significant part of events like the Olympic Games. The metaphor of life as a race was familiar to the original audience, who understood the discipline, focus, and perseverance required to complete a race successfully. This imagery was effectively used by New Testament writers to convey spiritual truths about the Christian life and ministry.

HELPS Word-studies

1408 drómos (related to edramon, "run" and 5143 /tréxō, "to race") – properly, a race-course (track), where foot-runners competed in the ancient Greek games.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dramein (to run)
Definition
a course, race
NASB Translation
course (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1408: δρόμος

δρόμος, δρόμου, ὁ (from ΔΡΑΜΩ (which see); cf. νόμος, τρόμος, and the like), a course (Homer and following); in the N. T. figuratively, the course of life or of office: πληροῦσθαι τόν δρόμον, Acts 13:25; τελειουν, Acts 20:24; τέλειν, 2 Timothy 4:7.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

course, race

From the alternate of trecho; a race, i.e. (figuratively) career -- course.

see GREEK trecho

Forms and Transliterations

δρομον δρόμον δρόμος δρόμου δρόσον δρόσος δρόσου δρόσους δρόσω dromon drómon

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