Transliteration: thelus · adjective
| Meaning | female |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Frequency | 5x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | θῆλυ, θήλειαι, θηλείας |
| Example verses | Matt 19:4 · Mark 10:6 · Rom 1:26 · Rom 1:27 · Gal 3:28 |
θῆλυς (thelus) is a adjective that occurs 5 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “female” and first appears in Matt 19:4.
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