The meaning of “πλατεῖα”
Understanding plateîa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of πλατύς street. - a wide "plat" or "place", i.e. open square
πλατεῖα
feminine of πλατύς street. - a wide "plat" or "place", i.e. open square
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:19 | “He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.” Word: πλατεῖα (plateîa) | |
| Luke 13:26 | “Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.” Word: πλατεῖα (plateîa) | |
| Acts 5:15 | “Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.” Word: πλατεῖα (plateîa) | |
| Revelation 21:21 | “And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.” Word: πλατεῖα (plateîa) |