The meaning of “πυλών”
Understanding pylṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gate, porch. - a gate-way, door-way of a building or city - by implication, a portal or vestibule
πυλών
gate, porch. - a gate-way, door-way of a building or city - by implication, a portal or vestibule
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:71 | “And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.” Word: πυλών (pylṓn) | |
| Luke 16:20 | “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,” Word: πυλών (pylṓn) | |
| Acts 12:14 | “And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.” Word: πυλών (pylṓn) | |
| Revelation 21:21 | “And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.” Word: πυλών (pylṓn) |