Lexicon
λεῖος
leios
G3006
G:A Greek

smooth

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leios describes ways made even rather than rough in Luke 3:5.

Its attested use describes rough ways becoming even or unobstructed in Luke 3:5.

Senses in use

  1. Ways made even rather than rough · dominant

    The accusative plural feminine form occurs in the clause about rough ways in Luke 3:5; the APB renders the clause, "and the rough ways shall become smooth,".

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 3:5, the APB presents the clause as "the rough ways shall become smooth." This rendering confirms the clause's overall contrast rather than isolating the term mechanically.

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