Lexicon :: Strong's G5491 - cheilos
χεῖλος
Transliteration
cheilos
(Key)
Pronunciation
khi'-los
Part of Speech
neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Dictionary Aids
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KJV Translation Count — Total: 7x
The KJV translates Strong's G5491 in the following manner: lip (6x), shore (1x).
a lip, of the speaking mouth
metaph. the sea shore
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
χεῖλος cheîlos, khi'-los; from a form of the same as G5490; a lip (as a pouring place);
figuratively, a margin (of water):—lip, shore.
STRONGS G5491:
χεῖλος, χείλους, τό, genitive plural in the uncontracted form χειλέων (a. in the N. T. of the speaking mouth (cf. 's Grammar, 32):
b. metaphorically: χεῖλος τῆς θαλάσσης, the seashore,
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- Genesis
- 22:17
- Exodus
- 7:15; 14:30
- Matthew
- 15:8
- Romans
- 3:13
- 1 Corinthians
- 14:21
- Hebrews
- 11:12; 13:15; 13:15
- 1 Peter
- 3:10
