The meaning of “ὅριον”

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

G3725

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὅριον

Phonetichor'-ee-on

Transliterationhórion

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary (a bound or limit) border, coast. - a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region)

Scripture References

10 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 15:22	“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.”
Mark 7:31	“And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.”
Acts 13:50	“But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.”

Total Occurrences

10x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew6

Mark3

Acts1

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