Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πῆχυς”
Understanding pēchys reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain affinity cubit. - the fore-arm, i.e. (as a measure) a cubit
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πῆχυς
Phoneticpay'-khoos
Transliterationpēchys
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain affinity cubit. - the fore-arm, i.e. (as a measure) a cubit
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:27 | “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” Word: πῆχυς (pēchys) | |
| Luke 12:25 | “And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?” Word: πῆχυς (pēchys) | |
| John 21:8 | “And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.” Word: πῆχυς (pēchys) | |
| Revelation 21:17 | “And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.” Word: πῆχυς (pēchys) |