Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τρυμαλιά”
Understanding trymaliá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
eye. - akin to the base of τραῦμα, τρίβος and τρώγω) - an orifice, i.e. needle's eye
G5168
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τρυμαλιά
Phonetictroo-mal-ee-ah'
Transliterationtrymaliá
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
eye. - akin to the base of τραῦμα, τρίβος and τρώγω) - an orifice, i.e. needle's eye
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 10:25 | “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: τρυμαλιά (trymaliá) | |
| Luke 18:25 | “For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Word: τρυμαλιά (trymaliá) |