Lexical Definition
ἑλκόω helkóō (hel-ko'-o) to have/cause sores G:V
from ἕλκος
full of sores.
- to cause to ulcerate, i.e. (passively) be ulcerous
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| εἱλκωμένοσ | full of sores | Luke.16.20 |
Abbott-Smith
* ἑλκόω, -ῶ
1. to wound.
2. to ulcerate; pass., to suffer from sores: pf. ptcp., εἱλκωμίνος (Rec. ἡλκ-), EV, full of sores, Lk 16:20.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 16:20 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἑλκόω,
wound, lacerate, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 ulcerate, βλέφαρα [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, of persons, to suffer from wounds or sores, [NT]; of sores, suppurate, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__3 make an incision in a tree, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II metaphorically, ἑ. φρένας, οἴκους, [Refs 5th c.BC+]:—passive, τὴν διάνοιαν ἑλκοῦσθαι [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.16.20