στοιχεῖον, -ου, τό [in LXX: Wis.7:17 19:18, 4Ma.12:13 * ;] prop., one of a row (στοῖχος) or series, hence, 1. the shadow-line of a dial (Aristoph.). 2. an elementary sound or letter of the alphabet (Anth., Plut., π.). 3. the elements or rudiments of knowledge (Arist., al.) Heb.5:12; πτωχὰ σ., Gal.4:9; σ. τοῦ κόσμου, Gal.4:3, Col.2:8, 20 (but see infr.). 4. The material elements of the universe (Plat.; LXX, ll. with): 2Pe.3:10 3:12. 5. The heavenly bodies (Ding. Laert.). 6. The demons or tutelary spirits of nature (Enoch., Test., Sol., al.; for this sense in Ga, Col, ll. with, see ICC on Col.2:8; Enc. Bibl., see word " Elements ").† (AS)
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G4747 — στοιχεῖον
stoicheion · principle · Greek
7 tagged verse occurrences
Galatians 4:3 · στοιχεῖαSo also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world.Galatians 4:9 · στοιχεῖαBut now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?Colossians 2:8 · στοιχεῖαSee to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.Colossians 2:20 · στοιχείωνIf you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:Hebrews 5:12 · στοιχεῖαAlthough by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!2 Peter 3:10 · στοιχεῖαBut the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.2 Peter 3:12 · στοιχεῖαas you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.