The meaning of “στέγη”
Understanding stégē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
strengthened from a primary (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building) roof. - a roof
στέγη
strengthened from a primary (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building) roof. - a roof
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:8 | “The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.” Word: στέγη (stégē) | |
| Mark 2:4 | “And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.” Word: στέγη (stégē) | |
| Luke 7:6 | “Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:” Word: στέγη (stégē) |