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The meaning of τίλλω

Understanding tíllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

pluck. - to pull off

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τίλλω

Phonetictil'-lo
Transliterationtíllō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pluck. - to pull off

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 12:1

At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.

Word: τίλλω (tíllō)
Mark 2:23

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.

Word: τίλλω (tíllō)
Luke 6:1

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

Word: τίλλω (tíllō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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