Greek Word Study

The meaning of πλατύς

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

Definition

wide. - spread out "flat" ("plot"), i.e. broad

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πλατύς

Phoneticplat-oos'
Transliterationplatýs
Grammar Code
G:N-F / G:A-F
Greek, Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wide. - spread out "flat" ("plot"), i.e. broad

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 7:13

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Word: πλατύς (platýs)

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Matthew
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