"pr. clearly visible; plain, manifest, evident, Mt. 26:73; 1 Cor. 15:27; Gal. 3:11*"
Definition and meaning
pr. clearly visible; plain, manifest, evident, Mt. 26:73; 1 Cor. 15:27; Gal. 3:11*
In the original Greek the word is written: δῆλος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of delos (G1212) across the King James Bible.
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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Common questions
Strong's G1212 (delos) is a Greek word that means: pr. clearly visible; plain, manifest, evident, Mt. 26:73; 1 Cor. 15:27; Gal. 3:11* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word delos (G1212) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1212 is delos, a Greek word defined as: pr. clearly visible; plain, manifest, evident, Mt. 26:73; 1 Cor. 15:27; Gal. 3:11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
delos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.