The meaning of “ὥρα”
Understanding hṓra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time. - an "hour" (literally or figur...
ὥρα
apparently a primary word day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time. - an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:12 | “Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.” Word: ὥρα (hṓra) | |
| Luke 12:46 | “The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.” Word: ὥρα (hṓra) | |
| Acts 10:30 | “And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,” Word: ὥρα (hṓra) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:30 | “And why stand we in jeopardy every hour?” Word: ὥρα (hṓra) | |
| Galatians 2:5 | “To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.” Word: ὥρα (hṓra) |