Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σταφυλή”
Understanding staphylḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the base of στέφανος grapes. - a cluster of grapes (as if intertwined)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σταφυλή
Phoneticstaf-oo-lay'
Transliterationstaphylḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the base of στέφανος grapes. - a cluster of grapes (as if intertwined)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:16 | “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?” Word: σταφυλή (staphylḗ) | |
| Luke 6:44 | “For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.” Word: σταφυλή (staphylḗ) | |
| Revelation 14:18 | “And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.” Word: σταφυλή (staphylḗ) |