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The meaning of Ἐμμαούς

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

Definition

probably of Hebrew origin (compare יֵם) Emmaus. - Emmaus, a place in Palestine

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Ἐμμαούς

Phoneticem-mah-ooce'
TransliterationEmmaoús
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably of Hebrew origin (compare יֵם) Emmaus. - Emmaus, a place in Palestine

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 24:13

And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.

Word: Ἐμμαούς (Emmaoús)

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