The meaning of “θυγάτηρ”
Understanding thygátēr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word (compare "daughter") daughter. - a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
θυγάτηρ
apparently a primary word (compare "daughter") daughter. - a female child, or (by Hebraism) descendant (or inhabitant)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:6 | “But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.” Word: θυγάτηρ (thygátēr) | |
| Mark 7:26 | “The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter.” Word: θυγάτηρ (thygátēr) | |
| Luke 8:49 | “While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.” Word: θυγάτηρ (thygátēr) | |
| John 12:15 | “Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.” Word: θυγάτηρ (thygátēr) | |
| Acts 7:21 | “And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.” Word: θυγάτηρ (thygátēr) |