The meaning of “θερμαίνω”
Understanding thermaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be) warm(-ed, self). - to heat (oneself)
θερμαίνω
(be) warm(-ed, self). - to heat (oneself)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:54 | “And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.” Word: θερμαίνω (thermaínō) | |
| Mark 14:67 | “And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.” Word: θερμαίνω (thermaínō) | |
| John 18:18 | “And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.” Word: θερμαίνω (thermaínō) | |
| John 18:25 | “And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.” Word: θερμαίνω (thermaínō) | |
| James 2:16 | “And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?” Word: θερμαίνω (thermaínō) |