Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
ἡνία
- Transliteration
- hēnia
- Part of speech
- G:N-F
- Indexed occurrences
- 0
Glosses
reins
Lexicon definition
sandal-thongg, reigns, bridle
SUBJECT · Complete Bible Study
Reins
The kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for "heart. This unified study connects 4 installed resource categories without replacing their source records.
View overview sources
- Historical Reference: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
- Historical Reference: STEPBible TBESG (based primarily on Abbott-Smith)
- Historical Reference: Installed reference work
STANDARD STUDY · Resource Coverage 44/100
Follow the evidence
Move from the subject to its key Scripture, original-language evidence, and connected studies. The trail organizes research without deciding a theological conclusion.
1. Examine the Text2. Check the Context3. Test the Tradition4. Follow the Evidence5. Reach the Verdict
Study overview
Study at a glance
- Subject type
- Subject
- Strong’s
- G7632, H2504, H3629, G3510
- Hebrew
- חָלָץ · châlâts
- Greek
- ἡνία · hēnia
Strong’s and original-language information
G7632
Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
חָלָץ
- Transliteration
- châlâts
- Pronunciation
- khaw-lawts'
- Language
- Hebrew
- Indexed occurrences
- 10
Glosses
loins, reins.
Lexicon definition
the loins (as the seat of vigor)
Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
כִּלְיָה
- Transliteration
- kilyâh
- Pronunciation
- kil-yaw'
- Language
- Hebrew
- Indexed occurrences
- 31
Glosses
kidneys, reins.
Lexicon definition
a kidney (as an essential organ)
figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
νεφρός
- Transliteration
- nephrós
- Language
- Greek
- Indexed occurrences
- 1
Glosses
reins
Lexicon definition
a kidney (plural), i.e. (figuratively) the inmost mind
Complete dictionary entries
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Reins
The kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for "heart." The "reins" and the "heart" are often mentioned together, as denoting the whole moral constitution of man (Ps. 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 139:13; Jer. 17:10, etc.).
Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · View data sources
Sources
- Historical Reference: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
- Historical Reference: STEPBible TBESG (based primarily on Abbott-Smith)
- Historical Reference: Installed reference work
Save your study
Sign in to bookmark this study or add notes.