The meaning of “χωλός”
Understanding chōlós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word cripple, halt, lame. - "halt", i.e. limping
χωλός
apparently a primary word cripple, halt, lame. - "halt", i.e. limping
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:31 | “Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.” Word: χωλός (chōlós) | |
| Mark 9:45 | “And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:” Word: χωλός (chōlós) | |
| Luke 14:13 | “But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:” Word: χωλός (chōlós) | |
| John 5:3 | “In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.” Word: χωλός (chōlós) | |
| Acts 8:7 | “For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.” Word: χωλός (chōlós) |