The meaning of “κυλλός”
Understanding kyllós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
maimed. - rocking about, i.e. crippled (maimed, in feet or hands)
κυλλός
maimed. - rocking about, i.e. crippled (maimed, in feet or hands)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:30 | “And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:” Word: κυλλός (kyllós) | |
| Matthew 15:31 | “Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.” Word: κυλλός (kyllós) | |
| Matthew 18:8 | “Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.” Word: κυλλός (kyllós) | |
| Mark 9:43 | “And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:” Word: κυλλός (kyllós) |