The meaning of “πλευρά”
Understanding pleurá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity side. - a rib, i.e. (by extension) side
πλευρά
of uncertain affinity side. - a rib, i.e. (by extension) side
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 19:34 | “But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.” Word: πλευρά (pleurá) | |
| John 20:20 | “And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.” Word: πλευρά (pleurá) | |
| John 20:25 | “The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Word: πλευρά (pleurá) | |
| John 20:27 | “Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.” Word: πλευρά (pleurá) | |
| Acts 12:7 | “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.” Word: πλευρά (pleurá) |