Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τρίστεγον”
Understanding trístegon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a compound of τρεῖς and στέγη as noun third loft. - a third roof (story)
G5152
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τρίστεγον
Phonetictris'-teg-on
Transliterationtrístegon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a compound of τρεῖς and στέγη as noun third loft. - a third roof (story)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:9 | “And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” Word: τρίστεγον (trístegon) |