Biblica Analytica

ὠτάριον

ōtarion (G6090)

ear

2 verses 2 books OT 0 / NT 2
AI Word Study

The Greek word ὠτάριον (ōtarion) translates to "ear" in English. Based on the available data, it appears that ὠτάριον is a noun referring to the physical organ. The limited number of occurrences (2) in the Bible suggests that it is not a commonly used term in the provided text. There is no additional information provided about the context in which ὠτάριον is used, making it difficult to determine its range of usage. It's possible that it is used to refer to the act of hearing or as an idiomatic expression, but without more context, this can only be speculated. The significance of ὠτάριον to a general audience is likely limited due to its rarity in the Bible. However, it represents a precise and technical term for the physical ear, which may have been of interest to ancient Greek speakers. Further analysis would require additional data, such as the context of the two occurrences and a broader understanding of ancient Greek language and culture.

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Mark 14:47

But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

John 18:10

Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.