◄ 3691. oxus ►
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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 3:15 Adj-NMP GRK: ὀξεῖς οἱ πόδες NAS: THEIR FEET ARE SWIFT TO SHED BLOOD, KJV: Their feet [are] swift to shed blood: INT: swift [are] the feet Revelation 1:16 Adj-NFS GRK: ῥομφαία δίστομος ὀξεῖα ἐκπορευομένη καὶ NAS: came a sharp two-edged KJV: mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: INT: a sword two-edged sharp going forth and Revelation 2:12 Adj-AFS GRK: δίστομον τὴν ὀξεῖαν NAS: The One who has the sharp two-edged KJV: he which hath the sharp sword INT: two-edged sharp Revelation 14:14 Adj-ANS GRK: αὐτοῦ δρέπανον ὀξύ NAS: on His head and a sharp sickle KJV: his hand a sharp sickle. INT: of him a sickle sharp Revelation 14:17 Adj-ANS GRK: αὐτὸς δρέπανον ὀξύ NAS: and he also had a sharp sickle. KJV: also having a sharp sickle. INT: he a sickle sharp Revelation 14:18 Adj-ANS GRK: δρέπανον τὸ ὀξὺ λέγων Πέμψον NAS: to him who had the sharp sickle, KJV: to him that had the sharp sickle, INT: sickle sharp saying Send Revelation 14:18 Adj-ANS GRK: δρέπανον τὸ ὀξὺ καὶ τρύγησον NAS: Put in your sharp sickle KJV: Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and INT: sickle sharp and gather Revelation 19:15 Adj-NFS GRK: ἐκπορεύεται ῥομφαία ὀξεῖα ἵνα ἐν NAS: From His mouth comes a sharp sword, so KJV: mouth goeth a sharp sword, that INT: goes forth a sword sharp that with Strong's Greek 3691 8 Occurrences ὀξεῖα — 2 Occ. ὀξεῖαν — 1 Occ. ὀξεῖς — 1 Occ. ὀξύ — 4 Occ.