G1669: ἑλκόω
helkóō · “to have/cause sores”
Definition
to cause to ulcerate, i.e. (passively) be ulcerous
KJV translates it as: full of sores
Word origin: from G1668 (ἕλκος);
Extended definition
ἑλκόω, -ῶ
1. to wound.
2. to ulcerate; pass., to suffer from sores: pf. ptcp., εἱλκωμίνος (Rec. ἡλκ-), EV, full of sores, Luk.16:20.†
(AS)
1. to wound.
2. to ulcerate; pass., to suffer from sores: pf. ptcp., εἱλκωμίνος (Rec. ἡλκ-), EV, full of sores, Luk.16:20.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1669 is translated
- full of sores ×1
Bible verses with G1669 (helkóō)
Helkóō appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 16:20
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,