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ὕλη G5208
G5208 is the Greek word ὕλη, transliterated hýlē. The King James Version most often renders it matter.
What it means
a forest, i.e. (by implication) fuel.
Where it comes from
perhaps akin to G3586 (ξύλον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: matter.
Verses using ὕλη
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
James 3:5 · KJV
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
Common questions
What does Strong's G5208 mean?
G5208 is the Greek word ὕλη (hýlē), meaning a forest, i.e. (by implication) fuel.
How is G5208 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it matter (1 time).
How many times does G5208 appear in the Bible?
ὕλη (hýlē) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5208 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps akin to G3586 (ξύλον).
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