The meaning of “τρεῖς”
Understanding treîs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary (plural) number three. - "three"
τρεῖς
a primary (plural) number three. - "three"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:16 | “But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” Word: τρεῖς (treîs) | |
| Luke 10:36 | “Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?” Word: τρεῖς (treîs) | |
| Acts 20:3 | “And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.” Word: τρεῖς (treîs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 13:1 | “This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.” Word: τρεῖς (treîs) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:19 | “Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.” Word: τρεῖς (treîs) |