G135 αἴνιγμα - Strong's Greek Lexicon Number

LSJ Gloss:
αἴνιγμα
a dark saying, riddle
Dodson:
αἴνιγμα
a riddle, an enigma.
Strong's:
αἴνιγμα
an obscure saying ("enigma"), i.e. (abstractly) obscureness
Derivation: from a derivative of G136 (in its primary sense);

KJV Usage: X darkly.

G136
TBESG:
αἴνιγμα
obscure thing
G:N-N
αἴνιγμα, -ατος, τό
(< αἰνίσσομαι, to speak in riddles; < αἰνός = δεινός, dread, strange), [in LXX for חִידָה, Num.12:8 and always exc. Deu.28:37 (שַׁמָּה) ;]
a dark saying, riddle: 1Co.13:12 (cf. Nu, l.with).†
(AS)
Thayer:
1) an obscure saying, enigma, riddle
2) an obscure thing


αἴνιγμα
ainigma
ah'ee-nig-ma
From a derivative of G136 (in its primary sense); an obscure saying (“enigma”), that is, (abstractly) obscureness

KJV Usage: X darkly.


View how G135 αἴνιγμα is used in the Bible

One occurence of G135 αἴνιγμα

1 Corinthians 13:12 an enigma;

Distinct usage

1 an enigma;

Corresponding Hebrew Words

ainigma H2420 chidah
ainigma H8047 shammah


Related words

G135 αἴνιγμα

G136 αἶνος

αἶνος
ainos
ah'ee-nos
Apparently a primary word; properly a story, but used in the sense of G1868; praise (of God)

KJV Usage: praise.


G134 αἰνέω
αἰνέω
aineō
ahee-neh'-o
From G136; to praise (God)

KJV Usage: praise.