Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σχοινίον”
Understanding schoiníon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
diminutive of (a rush or flag-plant small cord, rope. - of uncertain derivation) - a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (g...
G4979
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σχοινίον
Phoneticskhoy-nee'-on
Transliterationschoiníon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diminutive of (a rush or flag-plant small cord, rope. - of uncertain derivation) - a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (generally)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:15 | “And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;” Word: σχοινίον (schoiníon) | |
| Acts 27:32 | “Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.” Word: σχοινίον (schoiníon) |