εἱλίσσω
heilíssō
G1507
SILEX Entry
Definition
To roll, coil, or wind up. Primarily denotes the action of winding or rolling something upon itself, as in coiling a rope, scroll, or fabric. By extension, can indicate wrapping or enveloping something by rolling; in some contexts, may imply bringing together into a roll or scroll.
Semantic Range
to roll up, to coil, to wrap together, to wind, to envelop, to fold together
Root / Etymology
Related to the verb ἑλίσσω (helíssō), meaning 'to turn, to roll, to coil.' Εἱλίσσω is a lengthened or variant form, possibly to distinguish or intensify the action, but the precise historical development is uncertain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Rare in extant Greek literature and primarily known through its appearance in the New Testament (e.g., Hebrews 1:12), where it describes the action of rolling up the heavens like a cloak. The verb ἑλίσσω is more common in classical Greek, with a broad sense of turning, coiling, or winding (applied to reptiles, scrolls, cords, etc.), while εἱλίσσω retains this meaning but may be chosen for poetic or heightened register. In Koine and later Greek, the distinction between εἱλίσσω and ἑλίσσω is minimal and largely formal. English translations often render it as 'roll up' but may lose the nuance of coiling or winding. In the context of scrolls or garments, the verb conveys both the physical action and a metaphorical sense of closing or concluding.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a prolonged form of a primary but defective verb (of the same meaning); to coil or wrap:--roll together. See also ἑλίσσω.
Word Forms
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Occurrences in Scripture
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