The meaning of “Αἴγυπτος”
Understanding Aígyptos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation Egypt. - Ægyptus, the land of the Nile
Αἴγυπτος
of uncertain derivation Egypt. - Ægyptus, the land of the Nile
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 2:15 | “And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.” Word: Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos) | |
| Acts 7:17 | “But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,” Word: Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos) | |
| Hebrews 11:26 | “Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.” Word: Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos) | |
| Jude 1:5 | “I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.” Word: Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos) | |
| Revelation 11:8 | “And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.” Word: Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos) |