The meaning of “σήμερον”
Understanding sḗmeron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the article ὁ (t changed to s) and ἡμέρα this (to-)day. - on the (i.e. this...
σήμερον
neuter (as adverb) of a presumed compound of the article ὁ (t changed to s) and ἡμέρα this (to-)day. - on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed) - generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:28 | “But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.” Word: σήμερον (sḗmeron) | |
| Mark 14:30 | “And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Word: σήμερον (sḗmeron) | |
| Luke 13:33 | “Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.” Word: σήμερον (sḗmeron) | |
| Acts 24:21 | “Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.” Word: σήμερον (sḗmeron) | |
| Romans 11:8 | “(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.” Word: σήμερον (sḗmeron) |