The meaning of “πάθημα”
Understanding páthēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
affection, affliction, motion, suffering. - something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain - subjectively, an emotion or inf...
πάθημα
affection, affliction, motion, suffering. - something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain - subjectively, an emotion or influence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 8:18 | “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Word: πάθημα (páthēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:6 | “And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.” Word: πάθημα (páthēma) | |
| Galatians 5:24 | “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.” Word: πάθημα (páthēma) | |
| Philippians 3:10 | “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;” Word: πάθημα (páthēma) | |
| Colossians 1:24 | “Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:” Word: πάθημα (páthēma) |