The meaning of “φυλή”
Understanding phylḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
kindred, tribe. - an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
φυλή
kindred, tribe. - an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:30 | “And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.” Word: φυλή (phylḗ) | |
| Luke 22:30 | “That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” Word: φυλή (phylḗ) | |
| Acts 13:21 | “And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.” Word: φυλή (phylḗ) | |
| Romans 11:1 | “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.” Word: φυλή (phylḗ) | |
| Philippians 3:5 | “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;” Word: φυλή (phylḗ) |