Strong's Lexicon
dromos: Course, race, path
Original Word:δρόμος
Part of Speech:Noun, Masculine
Transliteration:dromos
Pronunciation:DRO-mos
Phonetic Spelling:(drom'-os)
Definition:Course, race, path
Meaning:a running, course, career, race.
Word Origin:Derived from the base of the Greek verb "τρέχω" (trecho), meaning "to run."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dromos," the concept of a life path or journey can be related to Hebrew words like "דֶּרֶךְ" (derek), meaning "way" or "path."
Usage:In the New Testament, "dromos" is used metaphorically to describe the course or path of one's life or ministry, often likened to a race. It emphasizes the idea of a journey or mission that requires endurance and purpose.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Greek culture, athletic competitions, particularly races, were highly esteemed and were a significant part of events like the Olympic Games. The metaphor of life as a race was familiar to the original audience, who understood the discipline, focus, and perseverance required to complete a race successfully. This imagery was effectively used by New Testament writers to convey spiritual truths about the Christian life and ministry.
HELPS Word-studies
1408drómos (related toedramon, "run" and5143/tréxō, "to race") – properly, arace-course (track), where foot-runners competed in the ancient Greek games.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom dramein (to run)
Definitiona course, race
NASB Translationcourse (3).
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1408: δρόμοςδρόμος,
δρόμου,
ὁ (from
ΔΡΑΜΩ (which see); cf.
νόμος,
τρόμος, and the like),
a course (
Homer and following); in the N. T. figuratively,
the course of life or
of office:
πληροῦσθαιτόνδρόμον,
Acts 13:25;
τελειουν,
Acts 20:24;
τέλειν,
2 Timothy 4:7.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
course, raceFrom the alternate oftrecho; a race, i.e. (figuratively) career -- course.
see GREEKtrecho
Forms and Transliterations
δρομον δρόμον δρόμος δρόμου δρόσον δρόσος δρόσου δρόσους δρόσω dromon drómonLinks
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