The meaning of “λίθινος”
Understanding líthinos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of stone. - stony, i.e. made of stone
λίθινος
of stone. - stony, i.e. made of stone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:6 | “And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.” Word: λίθινος (líthinos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:3 | “Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.” Word: λίθινος (líthinos) | |
| Revelation 9:20 | “And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:” Word: λίθινος (líthinos) |