The meaning of “πούς”
Understanding poús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word foot(-stool). - a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
πούς
a primary word foot(-stool). - a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:30 | “And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:” Word: πούς (poús) | |
| Luke 8:41 | “And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:” Word: πούς (poús) | |
| Acts 7:58 | “And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul.” Word: πούς (poús) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:25 | “For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.” Word: πούς (poús) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:10 | “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.” Word: πούς (poús) |