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στῦλος

MainId: 004673000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: σ

StrongCodes: G4769

BaseForms:

BaseFormID: 004673001000000
PartsOfSpeech: noun, m.
Inflections:
1. Lemma: στῦλος
  BaseFormIndex: 1
  Realizations: -ου
LEXMeanings:
1. LEXID: 004673001001000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 7.45
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Constructions
  LEXSubDomains: Parts and Areas of Buildings
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2022-03-08 21:39:38
    DefinitionShort: an upright shaft or structure used as a building support
    Glosses: ['pillar', 'column']
    Comments: στῦλος is also used in speaking of the leaders of the Jerusalem church ({S:04800200900030}; see {D:36.7}). In {S:04800200900030} the focus is upon the important role of such persons in supporting and maintaining the church. In a number of languages such a figurative meaning may be expressed as ‘very important persons in the church.’|In a number of languages pillars may be described as ‘those poles which support the house’ or ‘those logs which hold up the roof.’ Usually, however, there are rather specific terms to designate these important parts in the construction of houses or halls.
  LEXReferences: 1TIM 3:15, REV 3:12, REV 10:1
  LEXLinks: realia:3.5
2. LEXID: 004673001002000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 36.7
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Guide, Discipline, Follow
  LEXSubDomains: Guide, Lead
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2022-03-08 21:39:38
    DefinitionShort: (a figurative extension of meaning of {L:στῦλος}[a] ‘pillar, column,’ {D:7.45}) one who is a leader of a group, with the implication of strategic responsibility
    Glosses: leader
  LEXReferences: GAL 2:9