The meaning of “θάλασσα”
Understanding thálassa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably prolonged from ἅλς sea. - the sea (genitive case or specially)
θάλασσα
probably prolonged from ἅλς sea. - the sea (genitive case or specially)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:24 | “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.” Word: θάλασσα (thálassa) | |
| Luke 17:6 | “And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.” Word: θάλασσα (thálassa) | |
| Acts 17:14 | “And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.” Word: θάλασσα (thálassa) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:2 | “And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea;” Word: θάλασσα (thálassa) | |
| Hebrews 11:29 | “By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.” Word: θάλασσα (thálassa) |