Greek Word Study
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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |