The meaning of “μυστήριον”
Understanding mystḗrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
mystery. - a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
μυστήριον
mystery. - a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:11 | “He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.” Word: μυστήριον (mystḗrion) | |
| Luke 8:10 | “And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.” Word: μυστήριον (mystḗrion) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:2 | “And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.” Word: μυστήριον (mystḗrion) | |
| Colossians 2:2 | “That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;” Word: μυστήριον (mystḗrion) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:16 | “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. ” Word: μυστήριον (mystḗrion) |