The meaning of “δυσμή”

Understanding dysmḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

δυσμή

Phoneticdoos-may'

Transliterationdysmḗ

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

west. - the sun-set, i.e. (by implication) the western region

Scripture References

5 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 8:11	“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 24:27	“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
Luke 12:54	“And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.”
Luke 13:29	“And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.”
Revelation 21:13	“On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew2

Luke2

Revelation1

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