The meaning of “πέτρα”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

πέτρα

Phoneticpet'-ra

Transliterationpétra

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

feminine of the same as Πέτρος rock. - a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

14 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:18	“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Mark 15:46	“And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.”
Luke 8:6	“And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.”
Romans 9:33	“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ”
1 Corinthians 10:4	“And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”

Total Occurrences

14x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew5

Mark1

Luke3

Romans1

1 Corinthians1

1 Peter1

Revelation2

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