Greek Word Study
The meaning of “χθές”
Understanding chthés reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of uncertain derivation yesterday. - "yesterday" - by extension, in time past or hitherto
G5504
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
χθές
Phonetickhthes
Transliterationchthés
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of uncertain derivation yesterday. - "yesterday" - by extension, in time past or hitherto
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 4:52 | “Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” Word: χθές (chthés) | |
| Acts 7:28 | “Wilt thou kill me, as thou diddest the Egyptian yesterday?” Word: χθές (chthés) | |
| Hebrews 13:8 | “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Word: χθές (chthés) |