The meaning of “βραχίων”
Understanding brachíōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
properly, comparative of βραχύς, but apparently in the sense of (to wield) arm. - the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength
βραχίων
properly, comparative of βραχύς, but apparently in the sense of (to wield) arm. - the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:51 | “He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.” Word: βραχίων (brachíōn) | |
| John 12:38 | “That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Word: βραχίων (brachíōn) | |
| Acts 13:17 | “The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.” Word: βραχίων (brachíōn) |