The meaning of “χωρίον”
Understanding chōríon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
diminutive of χώρα field, land, parcel of ground, place, possession. - a spot or plot of ground
χωρίον
diminutive of χώρα field, land, parcel of ground, place, possession. - a spot or plot of ground
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:36 | “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.” Word: χωρίον (chōríon) | |
| Mark 14:32 | “And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.” Word: χωρίον (chōríon) | |
| John 4:5 | “Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.” Word: χωρίον (chōríon) | |
| Acts 5:3 | “But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?” Word: χωρίον (chōríon) |