Bible Encyclopedias
Cords, Small

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kôrdz ( σχοινίον , schoinı́on , the diminutive of schoı́nos , "a rush," hence, "a rope of rushes"): Translated "small cords" (John 2:15 the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) "cords"). The same word is translated "ropes" in Acts 27:32 . See also Job 41:2 margin.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Cords, Small'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​c/cords-small.html. 1915.