Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σποδός”
Understanding spodós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation ashes.
G4700
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |