Strong's Greek: 3691. ὀξύς (oxus) -- Sharp, swift

Strong's Lexicon

oxus: Sharp, swift

Original Word: ὀξύς
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: oxus
Pronunciation: ok-soos'
Phonetic Spelling: (oz-oos')
Definition: Sharp, swift
Meaning: (a) sharp, (b) swift, eager.

Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὀξύνω (oxuno), meaning "to sharpen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ὀξύς," the concept of sharpness can be found in Hebrew words like חָד (chad, Strong's H2299), meaning "sharp" or "keen."

Usage: The Greek word "ὀξύς" (oxus) primarily means "sharp" or "swift." It is used in the New Testament to describe something that is keen or acute, often in a metaphorical sense. The term can refer to physical sharpness, such as a sword, or to swiftness and intensity, such as a quick action or a piercing sound.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, sharpness was often associated with weapons, tools, and intellect. A sharp sword was a symbol of power and precision, while a sharp mind was valued for its ability to discern and understand. The metaphorical use of "sharp" in the New Testament reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the penetrating and discerning nature of God's word and actions.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
sharp, swift
NASB Translation
sharp (7), swift (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3691: ὀξύς

ὀξύς, ὀξεῖα, ὀξύ (allied with Latinacer, acus, etc.; cf. Curtius, § 2);

1. sharp (from Homer down): ῤομφαία, δρέπανον, Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12; Revelation 14:14, 17; Revelation 19:15 (Isaiah 5:28; Psalm 56 ()).

2. swift, quick (so from Herodotus 5, 9 down; cf. ὠκύς fleet): Romans 3:15 (Amos 2:15; Proverbs 22:29).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sharp, swift.

Probably akin to the base of akmen ("acid"); keen; by analogy, rapid -- sharp, swift.

see GREEK akmen

Forms and Transliterations

οξεί οξεια οξεία οξείά ὀξεῖα οξειαν οξείαν ὀξεῖαν οξεις οξείς ὀξεῖς οξυ οξύ ὀξύ ὀξὺ οξύν οξύς οξύτεροι οξύτηρος oxeia oxeîa oxeian oxeîan oxeis oxeîs oxu oxy oxý oxỳ

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