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The meaning of ἑρμηνεία

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

Definition

interpretation. - translation

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ἑρμηνεία

Phoneticher-may-ni'-ah
Transliterationhermēneía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

interpretation. - translation

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

Word: ἑρμηνεία (hermēneía)
1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

Word: ἑρμηνεία (hermēneía)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians
Book Distribution

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