Greek Word Study
The meaning of “φάτνη”
Understanding phátnē reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
manager, stall. - a crib (for fodder)
G5336
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
φάτνη
Phoneticfat'-nay
Transliterationphátnē
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
manager, stall. - a crib (for fodder)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:7 | “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Word: φάτνη (phátnē) | |
| Luke 2:12 | “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” Word: φάτνη (phátnē) | |
| Luke 2:16 | “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.” Word: φάτνη (phátnē) | |
| Luke 13:15 | “The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?” Word: φάτνη (phátnē) |