The meaning of “ταμεῖον”
Understanding tameîon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter contraction of a presumed derivative of (a dispenser or distributor secret chamber, closet, storehouse. - akin to...
ταμεῖον
neuter contraction of a presumed derivative of (a dispenser or distributor secret chamber, closet, storehouse. - akin to , to cut) - a dispensary or magazine, i.e. a chamber on the ground-floor or interior of an Oriental house (generally used for storage or privacy, a spot for retirement)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:6 | “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” Word: ταμεῖον (tameîon) | |
| Matthew 24:26 | “Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.” Word: ταμεῖον (tameîon) | |
| Luke 12:3 | “Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.” Word: ταμεῖον (tameîon) | |
| Luke 12:24 | “Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?” Word: ταμεῖον (tameîon) |