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στοιχεῖον

stoicheionprincipleHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter7 occurrences4 books7 verses

Definition

στοιχεῖον, -ου, τό

[in LXX: Wis.7.17; 19:18, 4Ma.12.13 * ;]

prop., one of a row (στοῖχος) or series, hence,

1. the shadow-line of a dial (Aristoph.).

2. an elementary sound or letter of the alphabet (Anth., Plut., π.).

3. the elements or rudiments of knowledge (Arist., al.) Hebrews 5:12; πτωχὰ σ., Galatians 4:9; σ. τοῦ κόσμου, Galatians 4:3, Colossians 2:8, 20 (but see infr.).

4. The material elements of the universe (Plat.; LXX, ll. with): 2 Peter 3:10; 3:12.

5. The heavenly bodies (Ding. Laert.).

6. The demons or tutelary spirits of nature (Enoch., Test., Sol., al.; for this sense in Ga, Col, ll. with, see ICC on Colossians 2:8; Enc. Bibl., see word " Elements ").

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Galatians 4:3στοιχεῖα · basic principles
    So also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world.
  2. Galatians 4:9στοιχεῖα · principles
    But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
  3. Colossians 2:8στοιχεῖα · spiritual forces
    See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
  4. Colossians 2:20στοιχείων · spiritual forces
    If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:
  5. Hebrews 5:12στοιχεῖα · principles
    Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!
  6. 2 Peter 3:10στοιχεῖα · [the] elements
    But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
  7. 2 Peter 3:12στοιχεῖα · [the] elements
    …as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.