Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπιγραφή”
Understanding epigraphḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
superscription. - an inscription
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπιγραφή
Phoneticep-ig-raf-ay'
Transliterationepigraphḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
superscription. - an inscription
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:20 | “And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?” Word: ἐπιγραφή (epigraphḗ) | |
| Mark 12:16 | “And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Cesar’s.” Word: ἐπιγραφή (epigraphḗ) | |
| Mark 15:26 | “And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Word: ἐπιγραφή (epigraphḗ) | |
| Luke 20:24 | “Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cesar’s.” Word: ἐπιγραφή (epigraphḗ) | |
| Luke 23:38 | “And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Word: ἐπιγραφή (epigraphḗ) |