The meaning of “λίθος”
Understanding líthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word (mill-, stumbling-)stone. - a stone (literally or figuratively)
λίθος
apparently a primary word (mill-, stumbling-)stone. - a stone (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:44 | “And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.” Word: λίθος (líthos) | |
| Luke 20:17 | “And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?” Word: λίθος (líthos) | |
| Acts 17:29 | “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” Word: λίθος (líthos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:12 | “Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;” Word: λίθος (líthos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:6 | “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.” Word: λίθος (líthos) |