Strong's Greek: 956. βέλος (belos) -- Arrow, Dart

Strong's Lexicon

belos: Arrow, Dart

Original Word: βέλος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: belos
Pronunciation: BEH-los
Phonetic Spelling: (bel'-os)
Definition: Arrow, Dart
Meaning: a missile, dart, javelin, arrow.

Word Origin: Derived from the root word βάλλω (ballō), meaning "to throw" or "to cast."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "belos" is חֵץ (chets), Strong's Hebrew #2671, which also means arrow or dart.

Usage: In the New Testament, "belos" refers to an arrow or dart, often used metaphorically to describe something that is swift, piercing, or potentially harmful. It conveys the idea of a projectile that is launched with intent and precision.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman cultures, arrows were common weapons used in warfare and hunting. They symbolized speed, accuracy, and the ability to strike from a distance. The imagery of arrows is often used in literature and scripture to depict sudden and penetrating attacks, both physical and spiritual.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 956: βέλος

βέλος, βελεος, τό (βάλλω), a missile, a dart, javelins, arrow: Ephesians 6:16. (From Homer down.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dart, arrow

From ballo; a missile, i.e. Spear or arrow -- dart.

see GREEK ballo

Forms and Transliterations

βέλεσι βέλεσιν βελη βέλη βελονης βελόνης βέλος βελοστάσεις βελοστάσεων βέλους βελών bele belē béle bélē belones belonēs belónes belónēs

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