Greek Word Study
The meaning of “θεά”
Understanding theá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of θεός goddess. - a female deity
G2299
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
θεά
Phonetictheh-ah'
Transliterationtheá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of θεός goddess. - a female deity
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 19:27 | “So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.” Word: θεά (theá) | |
| Acts 19:35 | “And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?” Word: θεά (theá) | |
| Acts 19:37 | “For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.” Word: θεά (theá) |