The meaning of “κτίσμα”
Understanding ktísma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
creature. - an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing)
κτίσμα
creature. - an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 4:4 | “For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:” Word: κτίσμα (ktísma) | |
| James 1:18 | “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.” Word: κτίσμα (ktísma) | |
| Revelation 5:13 | “And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.” Word: κτίσμα (ktísma) | |
| Revelation 8:9 | “And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.” Word: κτίσμα (ktísma) |