Lexical Definition
ἄχυρον áchyron (akh'-oo-ron) chaff G:N-N
perhaps remotely from
chaff.
- chaff (as diffusive)
Usage: 4 forms in 21 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἄχυρον | chaff | Matt.3.12 |
| the chaff | Luke.3.17 | |
| αχύροισ | straw | LXX.Nah.3.14 |
| άχυρον | straw | LXX.Exod.5.7 • LXX.Exod.5.13 • LXX.Exod.5.16 • LXX.Exod.5.18 • LXX.1Kgs.4.28 • LXX.Jer.23.28 |
| άχυρα | as straw | LXX.Job.41.27 |
| straw | LXX.Gen.24.25 • LXX.Gen.24.32 • LXX.Exod.5.7 • LXX.Exod.5.10 • LXX.Exod.5.11 • LXX.Exod.5.12 • LXX.Judg.19.19 • LXX.Job.21.18 • LXX.Isa.11.7 • LXX.Isa.30.24 • LXX.Isa.65.25 |
Abbott-Smith
ἄχυρον, -ον, τό, [in LXX chiefly for תֶּבֶן;]
chaff: Mt 3:12, Lk 3:17.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 3:12 |
| Luke | 3:17 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄχυρον [ᾰ], τό,
mostly in plural ἄχυρα, chaff, bran, husks left after threshing or grinding, [NT+5th c.BC+] 'pig in clover', of unexpected good fortune, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἄχυρα ἀπὸ τοῦ τοίχου ἀποσπᾶν, of dying persons, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II in plural, ἄ. χρυσοχοϊκά slag from gold-smelting, [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Matt.3.12