The meaning of “ῥύμη”
Understanding rhýmē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
prolongation from ῥύομαι in its original sense lane, street. - an alley or avenue (as crowded)
ῥύμη
prolongation from ῥύομαι in its original sense lane, street. - an alley or avenue (as crowded)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:2 | “Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.” Word: ῥύμη (rhýmē) | |
| Luke 14:21 | “So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.” Word: ῥύμη (rhýmē) | |
| Acts 9:11 | “And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,” Word: ῥύμη (rhýmē) | |
| Acts 12:10 | “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.” Word: ῥύμη (rhýmē) |