Lexical Definition
σορός sorós (sor-os') bier G:N-F
probably akin to the base of σωρεύω
bier.
- a funereal receptacle (urn, coffin), i.e. (by analogy) a bier
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| σορώ | coffin | LXX.Gen.50.26 |
| σοροῦ | bier | Luke.7.14 |
Abbott-Smith
σορός, -οῦ, ἡ [in LXX: Ge 50:26 (אָרוֹן), Jb 21:32 A * ;]
(a) a cinerary urn (Hom.);
(b) a coffin (Hdt., i, 68, 3, al.): Lk 7:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 50:26 |
| Job | 21:32 |
| Luke | 7:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
σορός, ἡ,
vessel for holding human remains, cinerary urn, ὣς δὲ καὶ ὀστέα νῶϊν ὁμὴ σ. ἀμφικαλύπτοι [Refs 8th c.BC+]; coffin, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; of stone, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; bier, [NT+3rd c.AD+]
__II as nickname of an old man or woman, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__III αἱ δημόσιαι σ. uncertain meaning in [Refs 4th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Luke.7.14