Greek · G4700 · unreviewed

σποδός

Ashes

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σποδός G4700
Pronunciation spodós

What does σποδός (spodós) mean in the Bible?

σποδός (spodós) is a Greek word meaning "ashes". σποδός, -oῦ, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for אֵפֶר ;] ashes: Heb.

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Meaning

ashes
Extended definition

Ashes symbolize desolation, mourning, and penitence; marks of humiliation and repentance in Jewish practice

ashes: Heb.9:13; ἐν σάκκῳ καὶ σ. (Isa.58:5, Jhn.3:6, Dan LXX 9:3, al.), Mat.11:21, Luk.10:13.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Heb 9:13
Dative · Singular · Feminine Matt 11:21 · Luke 10:13
Biblical Occurrences

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Appears In

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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