The meaning of “ὁδός”

Understanding hodós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G3598

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὁδός

Phonetichod-os'

Transliterationhodós

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word journey, (high-)way. - a road - by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance) - figuratively, a mode or means

Scripture References

95 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 11:10	“For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.”
Luke 10:4	“Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.”
Acts 16:17	“The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.”
1 Corinthians 12:31	“But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. ”
Hebrews 9:8	“The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:”

Total Occurrences

95x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew19

Mark15

Luke20

John4

Acts19

Romans3

1 Corinthians2

1 Thessalonians1

Hebrews3

James3

2 Peter3

Jude1

Revelation2

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ὁδός' deepen your understanding of Matthew 11:10?

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