The meaning of “κοίτη”
Understanding koítē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bed, chambering, X conceive. - a couch - by extension, cohabitation - by implication, the male sperm
κοίτη
bed, chambering, X conceive. - a couch - by extension, cohabitation - by implication, the male sperm
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:7 | “And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.” Word: κοίτη (koítē) | |
| Romans 9:10 | “And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;” Word: κοίτη (koítē) | |
| Romans 13:13 | “Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.” Word: κοίτη (koítē) | |
| Hebrews 13:4 | “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Word: κοίτη (koítē) |