The meaning of “χωρίς”
Understanding chōrís reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from χώρα beside, by itself, without. - at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
χωρίς
adverb from χώρα beside, by itself, without. - at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:21 | “And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.” Word: χωρίς (chōrís) | |
| Luke 6:49 | “But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great. ” Word: χωρίς (chōrís) | |
| Romans 7:8 | “But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.” Word: χωρίς (chōrís) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:28 | “Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.” Word: χωρίς (chōrís) | |
| Philippians 2:14 | “Do all things without murmurings and disputings:” Word: χωρίς (chōrís) |