The meaning of “πηγή”
Understanding pēgḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from πήγνυμι (through the idea of gushing plumply) fountain, well. - a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. ...
πηγή
probably from πήγνυμι (through the idea of gushing plumply) fountain, well. - a fount (literally or figuratively), i.e. source or supply (of water, blood, enjoyment) (not necessarily the original spring)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 5:29 | “And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.” Word: πηγή (pēgḗ) | |
| John 4:14 | “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Word: πηγή (pēgḗ) | |
| James 3:12 | “Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.” Word: πηγή (pēgḗ) | |
| 2 Peter 2:17 | “These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.” Word: πηγή (pēgḗ) | |
| Revelation 14:7 | “Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Word: πηγή (pēgḗ) |