The meaning of “τόπος”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

τόπος

Phonetictop'-os

Transliterationtópos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word coast, licence, place, X plain, quarter, + rock, room, where. - a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy - whereas χώρα is a large but participle locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.) - figuratively, condition, opportunity - specially, a scabbard

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

87 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 24:7	“For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.”
Luke 11:24	“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.”
Acts 16:3	“Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.”
1 Corinthians 14:16	“Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?”
Ephesians 4:27	“Neither give place to the devil.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

87x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew9

Mark8

Luke18

John16

Acts16

Romans3

1 Corinthians2

2 Corinthians1

Ephesians1

1 Thessalonians1

1 Timothy1

Hebrews3

2 Peter1

Revelation7

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'τόπος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 24:7?

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