Strong’s G3653

ὄλυνθος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

olunthos

Pronunciation

o'-loon-thos

Definition

Unripe fig

Meaning

an unripe fig, one which, not ripening in due time, grows through the winter and falls off in the spring.

Usage

The term "olunthos" refers specifically to an unripe fig. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe something that is not yet mature or fully developed. This can be applied to spiritual maturity or readiness.

Bible references

Revelation 6:13