Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ῥαφίς”
Understanding rhaphís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
needle. - perhaps rather akin to the base of ῥαπίζω through the idea of puncturing) - a needle
G4476
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ῥαφίς
Phonetichraf-ece'
Transliterationrhaphís
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
needle. - perhaps rather akin to the base of ῥαπίζω through the idea of puncturing) - a needle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:24 | “And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: ῥαφίς (rhaphís) | |
| Mark 10:25 | “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: ῥαφίς (rhaphís) | |
| Luke 18:25 | “For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: ῥαφίς (rhaphís) |