Strong’s G5522

χοῦς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

choos

Pronunciation

khoos

Definition

Dust, earth, soil

Meaning

earth, soil, dust.

Usage

In the New Testament, "choos" is used to denote the physical substance of dust or earth. It often symbolizes the frailty and mortality of human life, as humans are created from dust and return to it upon death. This term underscores the transient nature of human existence in contrast to the eternal nature of God.

Bible references

Mark 6:11;Revelation 18:19