The meaning of “συκῆ”
Understanding sykē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fig tree. - a fig-tree
συκῆ
fig tree. - a fig-tree
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:21 | “Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” Word: συκῆ (sykē) | |
| Mark 11:21 | “And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.” Word: συκῆ (sykē) | |
| Luke 13:7 | “Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?” Word: συκῆ (sykē) | |
| John 1:50 | “Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.” Word: συκῆ (sykē) | |
| James 3:12 | “Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.” Word: συκῆ (sykē) |