σῶμα
sōma
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "σῶμα" (sōma) primarily refers to a physical body, often the human body, whether alive or dead. It can contrast with concepts like spirit or soul and is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a group of people united by a common purpose, such as the Church. Additionally, it can refer to animal bodies, inanimate objects, or any physical substance.
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
The Greek word sōma means "the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively," encompassing related ideas including bodily, body, slave.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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