The meaning of “δάκρυ”
Understanding dákry reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity tear. - a tear
δάκρυ
of uncertain affinity tear. - a tear
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 9:24 | “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Word: δάκρυ (dákry) | |
| 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: δάκρυ (dákry) | |
| Acts 20:31 | “Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.” Word: δάκρυ (dákry) | |
| 2 Corinthians 2:4 | “For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.” Word: δάκρυ (dákry) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:4 | “Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;” Word: δάκρυ (dákry) |