The meaning of “γείτων”
Understanding geítōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neighbour. - a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground) - by implication, a friend
γείτων
neighbour. - a neighbour (as adjoining one's ground) - by implication, a friend
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:12 | “Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.” Word: γείτων (geítōn) | |
| Luke 15:6 | “And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.” Word: γείτων (geítōn) | |
| Luke 15:9 | “And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.” Word: γείτων (geítōn) | |
| John 9:8 | “The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?” Word: γείτων (geítōn) |