The meaning of “ὠδίν”
Understanding ōdín reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
akin to ὀδύνη pain, sorrow, travail. - a pang or throe, especially of childbirth
ὠδίν
akin to ὀδύνη pain, sorrow, travail. - a pang or throe, especially of childbirth
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:8 | “All these are the beginning of sorrows.” Word: ὠδίν (ōdín) | |
| Mark 13:8 | “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.” Word: ὠδίν (ōdín) | |
| Acts 2:24 | “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.” Word: ὠδίν (ōdín) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” Word: ὠδίν (ōdín) |