Greek Word Study

The meaning of πετρώδης

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

Definition

stony. - rock-like, i.e. rocky

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πετρώδης

Phoneticpet-ro'-dace
Transliterationpetrṓdēs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stony. - rock-like, i.e. rocky

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 13:5

Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:

Word: πετρώδης (petrṓdēs)
Matthew 13:20

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Word: πετρώδης (petrṓdēs)
Mark 4:5

And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:

Word: πετρώδης (petrṓdēs)
Mark 4:16

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

Word: πετρώδης (petrṓdēs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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