Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀμφότερος”
Understanding amphóteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
comparative of (around) both. - (in plural) both
G297
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀμφότερος
Phoneticam-fot'-er-os
Transliterationamphóteros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
comparative of (around) both. - (in plural) both
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
14 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:30 | “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.” Word: ἀμφότερος (amphóteros) | |
| Luke 5:38 | “But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.” Word: ἀμφότερος (amphóteros) | |
| Acts 23:8 | “For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, neither angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess both.” Word: ἀμφότερος (amphóteros) | |
| Ephesians 2:16 | “And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:” Word: ἀμφότερος (amphóteros) |