The meaning of “σπήλαιον”
Understanding spḗlaion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto) cave, den. - a cavern - by implication, a hiding-place or resort
σπήλαιον
neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto) cave, den. - a cavern - by implication, a hiding-place or resort
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) | |
| 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.” Word: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) | |
| 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.” Word: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) | |
| John 11:38 | “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it.” Word: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) | |
| 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.” Word: σπήλαιον (spḗlaion) |