G4628

σκέλος

skelos

Neuter noun · Apparently from skello (to parch, through the idea of leanness)

Apparently from σκέλλω skéllō (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank):—leg.

Outline

the leg, from the hip to the toes inclusive

Usages

John 19:31

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

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John 19:32

Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.

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John 19:33

But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:

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