ἕλκη
hélkos
sores
A wound or ulcer, specifically an external injury or lesion characterized by breaking of the skin and formation of pus, often understood as a festering sore or boil. More broadly, refers to any open, suppurating wound, whether caused by injury, disease, or infection.
Luke 16:21 · Word #19
Lexicon G1668
| Lemma | ἕλκος |
| Transliteration | hélkos |
| Strong's | G1668 |
| Definition | A wound or ulcer, specifically an external injury or lesion characterized by breaking of the skin and formation of pus, often understood as a festering sore or boil. More broadly, refers to any open, suppurating wound, whether caused by injury, disease, or infection. |
Morphology N ACC N PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sores |
| Literal | sores-ulcers |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἕλκος |
| Strong's | G1668 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1668-01
festering ulcers
| Morphological Notes | Noun, accusative, neuter, plural (Gr,N,,,,,ANP) — direct object form, referring to multiple lesions. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Festering ulcers" reflects the specific sense of external, suppurating wounds inherent in ἕλκος, aligning with its root idea of drawn or contracted skin around a lesion. The plural form preserves the accusative neuter plural morphology (ἕλκη). |
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