The meaning of “ἄκρον”
Understanding ákron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of an adjective probably akin to the base of ἀκμήν one end… other, tip, top, uttermost participle - the extremity
ἄκρον
neuter of an adjective probably akin to the base of ἀκμήν one end… other, tip, top, uttermost participle - the extremity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:31 | “And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Word: ἄκρον (ákron) | |
| Mark 13:27 | “And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.” Word: ἄκρον (ákron) | |
| Luke 16:24 | “And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.” Word: ἄκρον (ákron) | |
| Hebrews 11:21 | “By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.” Word: ἄκρον (ákron) |