The meaning of “ὀρύσσω”
Understanding orýssō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary verb dig. - to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig
ὀρύσσω
apparently a primary verb dig. - to "burrow" in the ground, i.e. dig
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:33 | “Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:” Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō) | |
| Matthew 25:18 | “But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.” Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō) | |
| Mark 12:1 | “And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.” Word: ὀρύσσω (orýssō) |