Lexical Definition
ἅλυσις hálysis (hal'-oo-sis) chain G:N-F
of uncertain derivation
bonds, chain.
- a fetter or manacle
Usage: 5 forms in 11 verses
Abbott-Smith
** ἅλυσις, -εως, ἡ, [in LXX: Wi 17:17*;]
a chain, bond: Mk 5:3, 4, Lk 8:29, Ac 12:6, 7 21:33 28:20, Eph 6:20, II Ti 1:16, Re 20:1.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Mark | 5:3 · 5:4 |
| Luke | 8:29 |
| Acts | 12:6 · 12:7 · 21:33 · 28:20 |
| Ephesians | 6:20 |
| 2 Timothy | 1:16 |
| Revelation | 20:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἅλυσις
(on the breathing see Hdn.Gr. 1.539), εως, ἡ, chain, χαλκέῃ ἁλύσι δεδεμένη ἄγκυρα[NT+5th c.BC+]
__2 collectively, chains, bondage, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]
__3 link in chain armour, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Eph.6.20