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βέλος

MainId: 000954000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: β

StrongCodes: G0956

BaseForms:

1. BaseFormID: 000954001000000

   PartsOfSpeech: noun, n.

   Inflections:

   1. Lemma: βέλος

      BaseFormIndex: 1

      Realizations: -ους

   RelatedLemmas: {'Word': 'βάλλω', 'Meanings': []}

   LEXMeanings:

   1. LEXID: 000954001001000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M

      LEXEntryCode: 6.36

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Artifacts

      LEXSubDomains: Weapons and Armor

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-02-05 10:45:17

         DefinitionShort: thin straight rod with a sharp point; may be propelled by a bow (arrow) or by hand (dart); used as a weapon in hunting or battle

         Glosses: ['arrow', 'dart']

         Comments: In the NT βέλος occurs only in a highly figurative context: τὰ βέλη … πεπυρωμένα flaming arrows (or darts) {S:04900601600026}, referring to temptations by the Devil.

      LEXReferences: EPH 6:16

      LEXLinks: realia:2.14.2