αἴγειος
aígeios
G122 attributive adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Of or pertaining to a goat; describing something having the nature, quality, or origin of a goat. This includes reference to material (such as goat hair or skin) or things made from goat. Occasionally applied metaphorically or as part of compound adjectives referencing goat-like qualities or associations.
Semantic Range
of a goat, belonging to a goat, made from goats (as in goat hair or skin), resembling a goat
Root / Etymology
From the noun αἴξ (goat) with the adjectival suffix -ειος, forming an adjective meaning 'goat-related' or 'of a goat.' Cognate to Latin 'aegius.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, αἴγειος is primarily an attributive adjective, used to specify material (e.g., goat hair, goat skin, as in αἴγειον δέρμα for 'goat skin'). The term is rare in the New Testament (not attested), but it appears in the Septuagint in contexts describing objects (such as fabrics or skins) made from goats, most notably in references to the construction materials for the tabernacle (Exodus 26:7, LXX: καλύμματα αἴγεια 'goat coverings'). The English tradition of simply rendering it as 'goat' or 'of goat' can obscure the precise reference to either material or attribution. The adjective stands in contrast with ἀρνείος ('of a lamb') or προβατικός ('of a sheep'). Its usage remains largely descriptive and does not carry metaphorical or symbolic significance in most ancient Greek literature. In broader Greek, such animal-based adjectives are common for specifying the origin or nature of various materials.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from (a goat); belonging to a goat:--goat.
Root Family
αἴγειος (aigeios) — goat, pertaining to goat, made from goat
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G122-01 |
αἰγίοις | aigiois | ADJ.A DAT N PL |
goatskins | to goat-made things | goat skins | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G122-01 |
Hebrews 11:37 | αἰγίοις | aigiois | ADJ.A DAT N PL |
goatskins | to goat-made things | goat skins |