The meaning of “Φαρισαῖος”
Understanding Pharisaîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (compare פָּרָשׁ) Pharisee. - a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious - a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish secta...
Φαρισαῖος
of Hebrew origin (compare פָּרָשׁ) Pharisee. - a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious - a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:3 | “The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?” Word: Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos) | |
| Mark 7:3 | “For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.” Word: Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos) | |
| Luke 11:42 | “But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” Word: Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos) | |
| John 9:13 | “They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.” Word: Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos) | |
| Acts 23:7 | “And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided.” Word: Φαρισαῖος (Pharisaîos) |