The meaning of “πωλέω”
Understanding pōléō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade) sell, whatever is sold. - to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
πωλέω
probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade) sell, whatever is sold. - to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:21 | “Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” Word: πωλέω (pōléō) | |
| Mark 11:15 | “And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;” Word: πωλέω (pōléō) | |
| Luke 18:22 | “Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.” Word: πωλέω (pōléō) | |
| John 2:16 | “And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.” Word: πωλέω (pōléō) | |
| Acts 4:37 | “Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ” Word: πωλέω (pōléō) |