UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

λίθος

MainId: 003057000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: λ

StrongCodes: G3037

Notes: {'Caller': 1, 'LanguageCode': 'en', 'LastEdited': '', 'LastEditedBy': '', 'References': [], 'Content': 'A distinction is made here between λίθος[a] stone as a substance ({D:2.23}) and λίθος[b] stone as a particular piece of rock ({D:2.24}). It would be possible to combine these two meanings, since in so many instances there is an almost automatic shift between a substance and an object consisting of such a substance. Since, however, a number of languages make clear distinctions between terms for substances and those referring to corresponding objects, this difference in meaning is retained in the case of λίθος and in most instances of similar semantic associations.'}

BaseForms:

BaseFormID: 003057001000000
PartsOfSpeech: noun, m.
Inflections:
1. Lemma: λίθος
  BaseFormIndex: 1
  Realizations: -ου
RelatedLemmas: {'Word': 'λιθάζω', 'Meanings': []}
LEXMeanings:
1. LEXID: 003057001001000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 2.23
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Natural Substances
  LEXSubDomains: Earth, Mud, Sand, Rock
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-11-09 10:57:24
    DefinitionShort: stone as a substance{N:001}
    Glosses: stone
  LEXReferences: ACTs 17:29
2. LEXID: 003057001002000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 2.24
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Natural Substances
  LEXSubDomains: Earth, Mud, Sand, Rock
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-11-09 10:57:24
    DefinitionShort: a piece of rock, whether shaped or natural
    Glosses: stone
    Comments: Some languages make an important distinction between ‘stone’ as a substance (as in {S:04401702900026}) and ‘stones’ as individual pieces of rock (as in {S:04000400300030}). The term λίθος in the NT may be employed in speaking of rather large stones, for example, the stone placed in front of the tomb of Jesus ({S:04002706000032}) and the stones of the foundation of the Temple buildings ({S:04002400200034}). In all such contexts, however, the reference is to stones which have been moved into position or which are capable of being moved, even though with some difficulty.|In some languages an important distinction is made between stones which are shaped for use in building and stones which occur in a natural form, for example, ‘field stones.’ In each instance the biblical context must be studied to determine what type of expression should be used.
  LEXReferences: MAT 3:9, MAT 4:3, MAT 4:6, MAT 7:9, MAT 21:44, MARK 5:5, LUKE 3:8, LUKE 4:3, LUKE 4:11, LUKE 17:2, LUKE 19:40, LUKE 20:17, LUKE 20:18, LUKE 22:41, YHN 8:7, YHN 8:59, YHN 10:31, ROM 9:32, ROM 9:33, 2COR 3:7, 1PET 2:8, REV 18:21
3. LEXID: 003057001003000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 2.29
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Natural Substances
  LEXSubDomains: Precious and Semiprecious Stones and Substances
  LEXCollocations: λίθος τίμιος
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-11-09 10:57:24
    DefinitionShort: valuable stones and hard substances, especially gems and jewels
    Glosses: ['precious stone', 'gem']
    Comments: For another interpretation of {L:τίμιος} in {S:04600301200020}, see {D:65.2}.|Precious stones are often distinguished on the basis of cost, appearance, or function, for example, ‘stones that cost much’ or ‘stones that are beautiful’ or ‘stones that are worn for decoration.’|A number of precious and semiprecious stones (see {D:2.30}-{D:2.43}) are mentioned in one NT passage, namely, {S:06602101900016}, and though there are certain differences of opinion among scholars as to the precise reference of certain of these terms, there is more or less general agreement as to the color of the stones in question.|In languages in which terms such as ‘jasper,’ ‘sapphire,’ ‘agate,’ etc. exist, one may simply borrow such terms and explain their color in a glossary or word list. For languages in which such terms are not known, translators normally borrow the names from a dominant language of the area and likewise provide an explanation of the color in a glossary. Some translators have attempted to introduce the corresponding color terms in the text of {S:06602101900016}, but this often results in a rather extended and somewhat awkward set of descriptive expressions.
  LEXReferences: 1COR 3:12, REV 4:3, REV 17:4, REV 18:12, REV 18:16, REV 21:11, REV 21:11, REV 21:19
4. LEXID: 003057001004000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-11-09 10:57:24
    DefinitionShort: A large, heavy stone used to close the entrance to a cave or tomb cut out of the rock
    Glosses: ['tomb cover', 'tomb stone']
  LEXReferences: MAT 27:60, MAT 27:66, MAT 28:2, MARK 15:46, MARK 16:3, MARK 16:4, LUKE 24:2, YHN 11:38, YHN 11:39, YHN 11:41, YHN 20:1
5. LEXID: 003057001005000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-11-09 10:57:24
    DefinitionShort: block of stone, either fully square or not; found in nature or hewn from a quarry; used for building houses, walls, and other constructions
    Glosses: building stone
  LEXReferences: MAT 21:42, MAT 24:2, MAT 24:2, MARK 12:10, MARK 13:1, MARK 13:2, MARK 13:2, LUKE 19:44, LUKE 19:44, LUKE 20:17, LUKE 20:18, LUKE 21:5, LUKE 21:6, LUKE 21:6, ACTs 4:11, 1PET 2:4, 1PET 2:5, 1PET 2:6, 1PET 2:7