The meaning of “ὁδός”
Understanding hodós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word journey, (high-)way. - a road - by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance) - figu...
ὁδός
apparently a primary word journey, (high-)way. - a road - by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance) - figuratively, a mode or means
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ὁδός (hodós) | |
| Luke 10:4 | “Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.” Word: ὁδός (hodós) | |
| 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.” Word: ὁδός (hodós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:31 | “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. ” Word: ὁδός (hodós) | |
| 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:” Word: ὁδός (hodós) |