The meaning of “πληγή”
Understanding plēgḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
plague, stripe, wound(-ed). - a stroke - by implication, a wound - figuratively, a calamity
πληγή
plague, stripe, wound(-ed). - a stroke - by implication, a wound - figuratively, a calamity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:48 | “But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Word: πληγή (plēgḗ) | |
| Acts 16:23 | “And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailor to keep them safely:” Word: πληγή (plēgḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:23 | “Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.” Word: πληγή (plēgḗ) | |
| Revelation 15:8 | “And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled. ” Word: πληγή (plēgḗ) |