Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to have/cause sores
Usage: 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)
Strong's Number
G1669
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1669 Quick Answer
Strong's G1669 ἡλκόω (helkoo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. helkoo (hel-koh'-o) v. 1. to cause to ulcerate 2. (passively) be ulcerous It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include certain, beggar, named, lazarus, and laid. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- helkoo (hel-koh'-o) v. 1. to cause to ulcerate 2. (passively) be ulcerous
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- certain, beggar, named, lazarus, and laid
Meaning and Definition
helkoo (hel-koh'-o) v. 1. to cause to ulcerate 2. (passively) be ulcerous [from G1668] KJV: full of sores Root(s): G1668
Across Lexicons
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English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
certain
beggar
named
lazarus
laid
gate
full
sores
How Strong's G1669 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1669 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1669 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1669.
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1669, grouped by book.
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1669 FAQ
What does helkoo (ἑλκόω) mean?
Helkoo (Strong's G1669) is a Greek word most simply glossed "full of sores". helkoo (hel-koh'-o) v. 1. to cause to ulcerate 2. (passively) be ulcerous
How many times is helkoo (ἑλκόω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1669 across 1 book.
Where can I study helkoo (ἑλκόω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1669 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate helkoo (ἑλκόω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as certain, beggar, named, lazarus, laid, and gate. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.