Hēlíkos — G2245

Definition

adjective

as big as, i.e. (interjectively) how much

Usually translated as

great, how

Origin

from hēlix (a comrade, i.e. one of the same age)

Occurrences

Hēlíkos occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Colossians (1), James (1)

• Colossians 2:1 — For I would that ye knew what great (ἡλίκον) conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
• James 3:5 — Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great (ἡλίκην) a matter a little fire kindleth!