The meaning of “κοινός”
Understanding koinós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from σύν common, defiled, unclean, unholy. - common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremoniall...
κοινός
probably from σύν common, defiled, unclean, unholy. - common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:2 | “And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.” Word: κοινός (koinós) | |
| Acts 10:14 | “But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.” Word: κοινός (koinós) | |
| Romans 14:14 | “I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.” Word: κοινός (koinós) | |
| Titus 1:4 | “To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.” Word: κοινός (koinós) | |
| Hebrews 10:29 | “Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?” Word: κοινός (koinós) |