The meaning of “νεκρός”
Understanding nekrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dead. - dead (literally or figuratively - also as noun)
νεκρός
dead. - dead (literally or figuratively - also as noun)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:31 | “But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,” Word: νεκρός (nekrós) | |
| John 12:9 | “Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.” Word: νεκρός (nekrós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:21 | “For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.” Word: νεκρός (nekrós) | |
| Ephesians 2:5 | “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)” Word: νεκρός (nekrós) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:16 | “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” Word: νεκρός (nekrós) |