The meaning of “γεμίζω”
Understanding gemízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
transitive from γέμω fill (be) full. - to fill entirely
γεμίζω
transitive from γέμω fill (be) full. - to fill entirely
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:36 | “And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.” Word: γεμίζω (gemízō) | |
| Luke 15:16 | “And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.” Word: γεμίζω (gemízō) | |
| John 6:13 | “Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” Word: γεμίζω (gemízō) | |
| Revelation 15:8 | “And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. ” Word: γεμίζω (gemízō) |