The meaning of “σιδήρεος”
Understanding sidḗreos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(of) iron. - made of iron
σιδήρεος
(of) iron. - made of iron
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: σιδήρεος (sidḗreos) | |
| Revelation 2:27 | “And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.” Word: σιδήρεος (sidḗreos) | |
| Revelation 9:9 | “And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.” Word: σιδήρεος (sidḗreos) | |
| Revelation 12:5 | “And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.” Word: σιδήρεος (sidḗreos) | |
| Revelation 19:15 | “And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” Word: σιδήρεος (sidḗreos) |