The meaning of “κλίνη”
Understanding klínē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bed, table. - a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)
κλίνη
bed, table. - a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:6 | “But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.” Word: κλίνη (klínē) | |
| Mark 7:4 | “And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.” Word: κλίνη (klínē) | |
| Luke 8:16 | “No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.” Word: κλίνη (klínē) | |
| Acts 5:15 | “Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.” Word: κλίνη (klínē) | |
| Revelation 2:22 | “Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.” Word: κλίνη (klínē) |