The meaning of “πλησίον”
Understanding plēsíon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of (near) near, neighbour. - (adverbially) close by - as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, c...
πλησίον
neuter of a derivative of (near) near, neighbour. - (adverbially) close by - as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:19 | “Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: πλησίον (plēsíon) | |
| Luke 10:29 | “But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?” Word: πλησίον (plēsíon) | |
| Acts 7:27 | “But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?” Word: πλησίον (plēsíon) | |
| Galatians 5:14 | “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: πλησίον (plēsíon) | |
| Hebrews 8:11 | “And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.” Word: πλησίον (plēsíon) |