The meaning of “φύραμα”
Understanding phýrama reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lump. - perhaps akin to φύω through the idea of swelling in bulk), mean to knead - a mass of dough
φύραμα
lump. - perhaps akin to φύω through the idea of swelling in bulk), mean to knead - a mass of dough
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 9:21 | “Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?” Word: φύραμα (phýrama) | |
| Romans 11:16 | “For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.” Word: φύραμα (phýrama) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:6 | “Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?” Word: φύραμα (phýrama) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:7 | “Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:” Word: φύραμα (phýrama) | |
| Galatians 5:9 | “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Word: φύραμα (phýrama) |