βρόχος

brochosrestraintHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

βρόχος, -ου, ὁ,

[in LXX: Proverbs 6:5 (יָד) 7:21 (חֵלֶק) 22:25 (מוֹקֵשׁ), 3Ma.4.8 * ;]

a noose, a slip-knot, a halter: metaphorically, a restraint (not, as AV, R, txt., a snare): 1 Corinthians 7:35.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βρόχος:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 7:35βρόχον
    I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but in order to promote proper decorum and undivided devotion to the Lord.