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ἑλίσσω

helíssō

G1667 verb

SILEX Entry

Definition

To roll, coil, or wind; to cause something to assume a coiled or rolled-up form. In various contexts, it can refer to rolling up a scroll, wrapping something around, or causing something flat or extended to become folded or compacted by coiling or winding. By extension, can mean to enwrap or enfold.

Semantic Range

to roll, to coil, to wind, to wrap, to fold up, to enwrap, to cause to be rolled or compacted

Root / Etymology

Related to the root ἑλι-, common in Greek verbs indicating circular motion or rotation. Probably cognate with εἱλίσσω (eilíssō, 'to roll, wrap, turn'). Etymologically connected to ἕλιξ (helix, 'coil, spiral'), suggesting an original sense of winding or coiling.

Historical & Contextual Notes

ἑλίσσω is a verb used in classical and Hellenistic Greek with the primary sense 'to roll' or 'to coil.' It is used of physical actions such as rolling a scroll or coiling a rope. In the Septuagint and New Testament, its usage is rare but carries the idea of 'rolling up' or 'folding up,' as in Hebrews 1:12 referring to rolling up the heavens like a scroll. The related εἱλίσσω occurs more frequently in both classical and Koine Greek. English translations such as 'fold up' or 'roll up' may not capture the specific imagery of coiling or winding implied by the Greek. The term is distinct from verbs indicating folding along straight lines or merely bending (e.g., πτύσσω). The root concept is circular or spiral movement.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a form of εἱλίσσω; to coil or wrap:--fold up.

Root Family

ἑλίσσω (helissō) — to roll, to wind, to coil

Root ἑλι- to roll, to wind, to coil

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G1667-01 ἑλισσόμενον elissomenon V PRS PASS PTCP NOM N SG being rolled up being rolled up being rolled up 1
G1667-02 ἑλίξεις elixeis V FUT ACT IND 2P SG you will roll up you will roll up you will roll up 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G1667-02 Hebrews 1:12 ἑλίξεις elixeis V FUT ACT IND 2P SG you will roll up you will roll up you will roll up
G1667-01 Revelation 6:14 ἑλισσόμενον elissomenon V PRS PASS PTCP NOM N SG being rolled up being rolled up being rolled up
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