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G5117

τόπος

tópos [top'-os] Noun
Core meaningplace

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5117

a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard

KJV usage: :--coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where.
Etymology: apparently a primary word;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a place, locality, Mt. 12:43; Lk. 6:17; a limited spot or ground, Mt. 24:15; 27:33; Jn. 4:20; Acts 6:13; a precise spot or situation, Mt. 28:6; Mk. 16:6; Lk. 14:9; a dwelling place, abode, mansion, dwelling, seat, Jn. 14:2, 3; Acts 4:31; a place of ordinary deposit, Mt. 26:52; a place, passage in a book, Lk. 4:17; place occupied, room, space, Lk. 2:7; 14:9, 22; place, opportunity, Acts 25:16; Heb. 12:17; place, condition, position, 1 Cor. 14:16

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