The meaning of “ἄνεμος”
Understanding ánemos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
wind. - wind - (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
ἄνεμος
wind. - wind - (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:7 | “And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?” Word: ἄνεμος (ánemos) | |
| Mark 6:48 | “And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.” Word: ἄνεμος (ánemos) | |
| Luke 8:24 | “And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.” Word: ἄνεμος (ánemos) | |
| John 6:18 | “And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.” Word: ἄνεμος (ánemos) | |
| Acts 27:14 | “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.” Word: ἄνεμος (ánemos) |