The meaning of “βρέχω”
Understanding bréchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb (send) rain, wash. - to moisten (especially by a shower)
βρέχω
a primary verb (send) rain, wash. - to moisten (especially by a shower)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:45 | “That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Word: βρέχω (bréchō) | |
| Luke 7:44 | “And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.” Word: βρέχω (bréchō) | |
| James 5:17 | “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.” Word: βρέχω (bréchō) | |
| Revelation 11:6 | “These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.” Word: βρέχω (bréchō) |