βίβλος
biblos
book
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word βίβλος (biblos) translates to "book." It is a term used 10 times in the Bible, signifying a written or parchment document. The word likely refers to a physical scroll or codex, given the context of ancient writing practices. The usage of βίβλος spans various contexts, including reference to sacred texts, such as the book of the law (e.g., Exodus 32:15) and the book of the prophet Isaiah (e.g., Isaiah 34:16). Its range also extends to everyday objects, like a royal decree (e.g., Daniel 5:1) or a business contract (e.g., Acts 5:36). The significance of βίβλος lies in its representation of written knowledge and authority. In the biblical context, books are often associated with divine revelation, wisdom, and power. The use of this term highlights the importance of written records in ancient societies and underscores the enduring value of written knowledge.
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Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Mark 12:26But about the dead, that they are raised; haven’t you read in the book of Moses, about the Bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?
Luke 3:4As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.
Luke 20:42David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,
Acts 1:20For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his habitation be made desolate. Let no one dwell in it;’ and, ‘Let another take his office.’
Acts 7:42But God turned, and gave them up to serve the army of the sky, as it is written in the book of the prophets, ‘Did you offer to me slain animals and sacrifices forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?
Acts 19:19Many of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. They counted their price, and found it to be fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Philippians 4:3Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Revelation 3:5He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Revelation 20:15If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.