The meaning of “κλῆμα”
Understanding klēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
branch. - a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
κλῆμα
branch. - a limb or shoot (as if broken off)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 15:2 | “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” Word: κλῆμα (klēma) | |
| John 15:4 | “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” Word: κλῆμα (klēma) | |
| John 15:5 | “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” Word: κλῆμα (klēma) | |
| John 15:6 | “If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.” Word: κλῆμα (klēma) |