Biblica Analytica

πῶλος

pōlos (G4454)

colt

12 verses 4 books OT 0 / NT 11
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The Greek word πῶλος (pōlos, Strong's number G4454) is defined as a colt. It occurs 12 times in the Bible, providing a limited but focused scope of its usage. As a colt, πῶλος likely represents a young, unbroken horse, conveying a sense of innocence, vulnerability, and potential. The restricted number of occurrences may suggest that the word was used in specific contexts to emphasize the characteristics associated with a colt, such as youth or untamedness. This usage implies that πῶλος was not a word with broad or abstract applications, but one that was employed to convey concrete, tangible associations. In its 12 occurrences, πῶλος likely served to highlight the qualities of a young, unbroken animal, perhaps symbolizing the need for guidance, training, or growth. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a specific set of characteristics, making it a valuable word in contexts where these qualities are relevant.

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Matthew 21:2

saying to them, “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them, and bring them to me.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King comes to you, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Matthew 21:7

and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them.

Mark 11:2

and said to them, “Go your way into the village that is opposite you. Immediately as you enter into it, you will find a young donkey tied, on which no one has sat. Untie him, and bring him.

Mark 11:4

They went away, and found a young donkey tied at the door outside in the open street, and they untied him.

Mark 11:5

Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?”

Mark 11:7

They brought the young donkey to Jesus, and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it.

Luke 19:30

saying, “Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, which no man had ever sat upon. Untie it and bring it.

Luke 19:33

As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Luke 19:35

Then they brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt, and sat Jesus on them.

John 12:15

“Don’t be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey’s colt.”