Lexical Definition
λιθόστρωτος lithóstrōtos (lith-os'-tro-tos) The Stone Pavement G:A
from λίθος and a derivative of στρώννυμι
Pavement.
- stone-strewed, i.e. a tessellated mosaic on which the Roman tribunal was placed
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| λιθόστρωτον | stone pavement | LXX.2Chr.7.3 • LXX.Song.3.10 • John.19.13 |
| λιθοστρώτου | a stone pavement | LXX.Esth.1.6 |
Abbott-Smith
λιθό-στρωτος, -ον (< στρώννυμι), [in LXX: II Ch 7:3, Es 1:6, Ca 3:10 (רִצְפָּה, רָצַף)*;]
paved with stones, esp. of tessallated work (Ca 3:10); as subst., τὸ λ., a tessallated pavement: Jo 19:13 (cf. Γαββαθᾶ).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles | 7:3 |
| Ezra | 1:6 |
| Song of Solomon | 3:10 |
| John | 19:13 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
name of: γαββαθά
λιθόστρωτος-στρωτος, ον,
paved with stones, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 especially of tessellated work, λ. ἔδαφος [Refs 1st c.BC+]; λ., τό, mosaic or tessellated pavement, [NT+4th c.BC+] (Cyprus, -στρατ-), Roussel Délos: Colonie Athénienne p.422, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Song.3.10 ☩ John.19.13