The meaning of “ἑρμηνεύω”
Understanding hermēneúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
interpret. - to translate
ἑρμηνεύω
interpret. - to translate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |