The meaning of “τρίς”
Understanding trís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from τρεῖς three times, thrice.
τρίς
adverb from τρεῖς three times, thrice.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:75 | “And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. ” Word: τρίς (trís) | |
| Mark 14:72 | “And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. ” Word: τρίς (trís) | |
| Luke 22:61 | “And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Word: τρίς (trís) | |
| John 13:38 | “Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice. ” Word: τρίς (trís) | |
| Acts 11:10 | “And this was done three times: and all were drawn up again into heaven.” Word: τρίς (trís) |