The meaning of “γωνία”
Understanding gōnía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to γόνυ corner, quarter. - an angle
γωνία
probably akin to γόνυ corner, quarter. - an angle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:42 | “Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” Word: γωνία (gōnía) | |
| Mark 12:10 | “And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:” Word: γωνία (gōnía) | |
| Luke 20:17 | “And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?” Word: γωνία (gōnía) | |
| Acts 26:26 | “For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.” Word: γωνία (gōnía) | |
| 1 Peter 2:7 | “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,” Word: γωνία (gōnía) |