Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τεῖχος”
Understanding teîchos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
akin to the base of τίκτω wall. - a wall (as formative of a house)
G5038
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τεῖχος
Phoneticti'-khos
Transliterationteîchos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
akin to the base of τίκτω wall. - a wall (as formative of a house)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 9:25 | “Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.” Word: τεῖχος (teîchos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:33 | “And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. ” Word: τεῖχος (teîchos) | |
| Hebrews 11:30 | “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.” Word: τεῖχος (teîchos) | |
| Revelation 21:17 | “And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.” Word: τεῖχος (teîchos) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation