The meaning of “τέσσαρες”
Understanding téssares reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a plural number four.
τέσσαρες
a plural number four.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:31 | “And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Word: τέσσαρες (téssares) | |
| Mark 13:27 | “And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.” Word: τέσσαρες (téssares) | |
| Luke 2:37 | “And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Word: τέσσαρες (téssares) | |
| John 19:23 | “Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.” Word: τέσσαρες (téssares) | |
| Acts 21:9 | “And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.” Word: τέσσαρες (téssares) |