Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μῦθος”
Understanding mŷthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fable. - a tale, i.e. fiction ("myth")
G3454
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μῦθος
Phoneticmoo'-thos
Transliterationmŷthos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fable. - a tale, i.e. fiction ("myth")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 1:4 | “Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. ” Word: μῦθος (mŷthos) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:7 | “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” Word: μῦθος (mŷthos) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:4 | “And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” Word: μῦθος (mŷthos) | |
| Titus 1:14 | “Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.” Word: μῦθος (mŷthos) | |
| 2 Peter 1:16 | “For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” Word: μῦθος (mŷthos) |