The meaning of “ὅριον”
Understanding hórion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary (a bound or limit) border, coast. - a boundary-line, i.e. (by implicatio...
ὅριον
neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary (a bound or limit) border, coast. - a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ὅριον (hórion) | |
| 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.” Word: ὅριον (hórion) | |
| 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.” Word: ὅριον (hórion) |