Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσκυλίω”
Understanding proskylíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
roll (to). - to roll towards, i.e. block against
G4351
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσκυλίω
Phoneticpros-koo-lee'-o
Transliterationproskylíō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
roll (to). - to roll towards, i.e. block against
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:60 | “And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.” Word: προσκυλίω (proskylíō) | |
| Mark 15:46 | “And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre.” Word: προσκυλίω (proskylíō) |