The meaning of “Νῶε”
Understanding Nōe reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (נֹחַ) Noe. - Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
Νῶε
of Hebrew origin (נֹחַ) Noe. - Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: Νῶε (Nōe) | |
| Luke 17:26 | “And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.” Word: Νῶε (Nōe) | |
| Hebrews 11:7 | “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” Word: Νῶε (Nōe) | |
| 1 Peter 3:20 | “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” Word: Νῶε (Nōe) | |
| 2 Peter 2:5 | “And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;” Word: Νῶε (Nōe) |