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The meaning of ἑρμηνεύω

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

Definition

interpret. - to translate

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ἑρμηνεύω

Phoneticher-mayn-yoo'-o
Transliterationhermēneúō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
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Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

interpret. - to translate

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
John 1:38

Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

Word: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō)
John 1:42

And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

Word: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō)
John 9:7

And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.

Word: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō)
Hebrews 7:2

To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;

Word: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō)

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Total Occurrences
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John
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