Strong’s G3038 · Greek

λιθόστρωτος
lithóstrōtos

Definition

stone-strewed, i.e. a tessellated mosaic on which the Roman tribunal was placed

Etymology

from G3037 (λίθος) and a derivative of G4766 (στρώννυμι);

Where the KJV renders it

  • Pavement

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