The meaning of “ποταμός”
Understanding potamós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from a derivative of the alternate of πίνω (compare πότος) flood, river, stream, water. - a current, brook or f...
ποταμός
probably from a derivative of the alternate of πίνω (compare πότος) flood, river, stream, water. - a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:27 | “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.” Word: ποταμός (potamós) | |
| Mark 1:5 | “And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins.” Word: ποταμός (potamós) | |
| Luke 6:49 | “But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. ” Word: ποταμός (potamós) | |
| John 7:38 | “He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” Word: ποταμός (potamós) | |
| Acts 16:13 | “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.” Word: ποταμός (potamós) |