The meaning of “χεῖλος”
Understanding cheîlos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
lip, shore. - a lip (as a pouring place) - figuratively, a margin (of water)
χεῖλος
lip, shore. - a lip (as a pouring place) - figuratively, a margin (of water)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:8 | “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.” Word: χεῖλος (cheîlos) | |
| Mark 7:6 | “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Word: χεῖλος (cheîlos) | |
| Romans 3:13 | “Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:” Word: χεῖλος (cheîlos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:21 | “In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.” Word: χεῖλος (cheîlos) | |
| Hebrews 13:15 | “By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.” Word: χεῖλος (cheîlos) |