What does hyle mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G5208

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

wood, a forest; in NT firewood, a mass of fuel, Jas. 3:5*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὕλη

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with hyle

These are the most notable occurrences of hyle (G5208) across the King James Bible.

James 3:5

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hyle

What does hyle mean in Greek?

Strong's G5208 (hyle) is a Greek word that means: wood, a forest; in NT firewood, a mass of fuel, Jas. 3:5* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hyle appear in the Bible?

The word hyle (G5208) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5208?

Strong's G5208 is hyle, a Greek word defined as: wood, a forest; in NT firewood, a mass of fuel, Jas. 3:5*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hyle in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hyle is a Greek word found in the New Testament.