The meaning of “σπήλαιον”

Understanding spḗlaion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4693

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

σπήλαιον

Phoneticspay'-lah-yon

Transliterationspḗlaion

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto) cave, den. - a cavern - by implication, a hiding-place or resort

Scripture References

6 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:13	“And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
Mark 11:17	“And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
Luke 19:46	“Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves.”
John 11:38	“Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.”
Hebrews 11:38	“(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark1

Luke1

John1

Hebrews1

Revelation1

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