Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὀγδοήκοντα”
Understanding ogdoḗkonta reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fourscore. - ten times eight
G3589
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὀγδοήκοντα
Phoneticog-do-ay'-kon-tah
Transliterationogdoḗkonta
Grammar Code
G:A-NUI
Greek, Adjective, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fourscore. - ten times eight
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:37 | “And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Word: ὀγδοήκοντα (ogdoḗkonta) | |
| Luke 16:7 | “Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.” Word: ὀγδοήκοντα (ogdoḗkonta) |