Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G976
KJV usage: :--book.
Etymology: properly, the inner bark of the papyrus plant, i.e. (by implication) a sheet or scroll of writing
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
pr. the inner bark or rind of the papyrus, which was anciently used instead of paper; hence, a written volume or roll, book, catalogue, account, Mt. 1:1; Mk. 12:26
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