The meaning of “φύλλον”
Understanding phýllon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
leaf. - a sprout, i.e. leaf
φύλλον
leaf. - a sprout, i.e. leaf
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:19 | “And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.” Word: φύλλον (phýllon) | |
| Matthew 24:32 | “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:” Word: φύλλον (phýllon) | |
| Mark 11:13 | “And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. ” Word: φύλλον (phýllon) | |
| Mark 13:28 | “Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:” Word: φύλλον (phýllon) | |
| Revelation 22:2 | “In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” Word: φύλλον (phýllon) |