Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μητραλῴας”
Understanding mētralṓias reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
murderer of mothers. - a mother-thresher, i.e. matricide
G3389
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μητραλῴας
Phoneticmay-tral-o'-as
Transliterationmētralṓias
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
murderer of mothers. - a mother-thresher, i.e. matricide
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 1:9 | “Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,” Word: μητραλῴας (mētralṓias) |