The meaning of “δένδρον”
Understanding déndron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from (an oak) tree. - a tree
δένδρον
probably from (an oak) tree. - a tree
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:19 | “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.” Word: δένδρον (déndron) | |
| Mark 11:8 | “And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.” Word: δένδρον (déndron) | |
| Luke 6:44 | “For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.” Word: δένδρον (déndron) | |
| Jude 1:12 | “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;” Word: δένδρον (déndron) | |
| Revelation 8:7 | “The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up.” Word: δένδρον (déndron) |