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The meaning of σποδός

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

Definition

of uncertain derivation ashes.

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σποδός

Phoneticspod-os'
Transliterationspodós
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation ashes.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 11:21

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Word: σποδός (spodós)
Luke 10:13

Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Word: σποδός (spodós)
Hebrews 9:13

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

Word: σποδός (spodós)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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