The meaning of “βραχίων”

Understanding brachíōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G1023

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

βραχίων

Phoneticbrakh-ee'-own

Transliterationbrachíōn

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

properly, comparative of βραχύς, but apparently in the sense of (to wield) arm. - the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 1:51	“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
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?”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

John1

Acts1

How does the original Greek meaning of 'βραχίων' deepen your understanding of Luke 1:51?

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