The meaning of “σκοτία”
Understanding skotía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dark(-ness). - dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
σκοτία
dark(-ness). - dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:27 | “What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.” Word: σκοτία (skotía) | |
| Luke 12:3 | “Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.” Word: σκοτία (skotía) | |
| John 12:35 | “Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.” Word: σκοτία (skotía) | |
| 1 John 2:9 | “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.” Word: σκοτία (skotía) |