The meaning of “χωρέω”
Understanding chōréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come, contain, go, have place, (can, be room to) receive. - to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter,...
χωρέω
come, contain, go, have place, (can, be room to) receive. - to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:11 | “But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.” Word: χωρέω (chōréō) | |
| Mark 2:2 | “And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.” Word: χωρέω (chōréō) | |
| John 8:37 | “I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.” Word: χωρέω (chōréō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:2 | “Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.” Word: χωρέω (chōréō) | |
| 2 Peter 3:9 | “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Word: χωρέω (chōréō) |