The meaning of “ὄχλος”
Understanding óchlos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
company, multitude, number (of people), people, press. - a throng (as borne along) - by implication, the rabble - by ext...
ὄχλος
company, multitude, number (of people), people, press. - a throng (as borne along) - by implication, the rabble - by extension, a class of people - figuratively, a riot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:10 | “And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:” Word: ὄχλος (óchlos) | |
| Mark 8:1 | “In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them,” Word: ὄχλος (óchlos) | |
| Luke 9:12 | “And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.” Word: ὄχλος (óchlos) | |
| John 7:40 | “Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet.” Word: ὄχλος (óchlos) | |
| Acts 16:22 | “And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them. ” Word: ὄχλος (óchlos) |