The meaning of “γραφή”
Understanding graphḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
scripture. - a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
γραφή
scripture. - a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:54 | “But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?” Word: γραφή (graphḗ) | |
| Luke 24:32 | “And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” Word: γραφή (graphḗ) | |
| Acts 17:2 | “And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,” Word: γραφή (graphḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:4 | “And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” Word: γραφή (graphḗ) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:18 | “For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.” Word: γραφή (graphḗ) |