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The meaning of λέπρα

Understanding lépra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

leprosy. - scaliness, i.e. "leprosy"

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λέπρα

Phoneticlep'-rah
Transliterationlépra
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

leprosy. - scaliness, i.e. "leprosy"

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 8:3

And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Word: λέπρα (lépra)
Mark 1:42

And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed.

Word: λέπρα (lépra)
Luke 5:12

And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Word: λέπρα (lépra)
Luke 5:13

And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.

Word: λέπρα (lépra)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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