Greek Word Study
The meaning of “στοά”
Understanding stoá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from ἵστημι porch. - a colonnade or interior piazza
G4745
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
στοά
Phoneticsto-ah'
Transliterationstoá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from ἵστημι porch. - a colonnade or interior piazza
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 5:2 | “Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.” Word: στοά (stoá) | |
| John 10:23 | “And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch.” Word: στοά (stoá) | |
| Acts 3:11 | “And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.” Word: στοά (stoá) | |
| Acts 5:12 | “And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.” Word: στοά (stoá) |