Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
association
Usage: όμιλία, -ας, ή (όμιλος), [in LXX: Exo.21:10 (עוֹנָה), al. ;] company, association: 1Co.15:33.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3657
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
5
Strong's G3657 Quick Answer
Strong's G3657 ὁμιλία (homilia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. homilia (hom-il-ee'-ah) n. 1. companionship ("homily") 2. (by implication) intercourse It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include communications. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- homilia (hom-il-ee'-ah) n. 1. companionship ("homily") 2. (by implication) intercourse
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 5 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- communications
Meaning and Definition
homilia (hom-il-ee'-ah) n. 1. companionship ("homily") 2. (by implication) intercourse [from G3658] KJV: communication Root(s): G3658
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3657. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3657 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render homilia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
communications
1 Corinthians 15:33
How Strong's G3657 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G3657 (ὁμιλία) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 5:18 — ὁμιλίας
- Exodus 21:10 — ὁμιλίαν
- Proverbs 7:21 — ὁμιλίᾳ
- Wisdom of Solomon 8:18 — ὁμιλίας
Strong's G3657 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 G3657 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Strong's G3657 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And if he take another to himself, he shall not deprive her of necessaries and her apparel, and her companionship with him.
And with the snares of her lips she forced him from the right path.
Strong's G3657 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Conversation grew on, and the king sent for Hermon, and inquired of him, with fierce denunciations, why the Jews had been allowed to outlive that day.
And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; And in the works of her hands are infinite riches; And in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; And in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3657.
And if he take another to himself, he shall not deprive her of necessaries and her apparel, and her companionship with him.
And with the snares of her lips she forced him from the right path.
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Conversation grew on, and the king sent for Hermon, and inquired of him, with fierce denunciations, why the Jews had been allowed to outlive that day.
And great pleasure it is to have her friendship; And in the works of her hands are infinite riches; And in the exercise of conference with her, prudence; And in talking with her, a good report; I went about seeking how to take her to me.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3657, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3657 FAQ
What does homilia (ὁμιλία) mean?
Homilia (Strong's G3657) is a Greek word most simply glossed "communication". homilia (hom-il-ee'-ah) n. 1. companionship ("homily") 2. (by implication) intercourse
How many times is homilia (ὁμιλία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G3657 across 5 books.
Where can I study homilia (ὁμιλία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3657 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate homilia (ὁμιλία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as communications. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3657 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3657, with linked reader references where each row is available.