The meaning of “ὄπισθεν”
Understanding ópisthen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
after, backside, behind. - from ὀπτάνομαι) with enclitic of source - from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. at the bac...
ὄπισθεν
after, backside, behind. - from ὀπτάνομαι) with enclitic of source - from the rear (as a secure aspect), i.e. at the back (adverb and preposition of place or time)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:23 | “But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.” Word: ὄπισθεν (ópisthen) | |
| Mark 5:27 | “When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.” Word: ὄπισθεν (ópisthen) | |
| Luke 23:26 | “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” Word: ὄπισθεν (ópisthen) | |
| Revelation 5:1 | “And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.” Word: ὄπισθεν (ópisthen) |