The meaning of “ἀγορά”
Understanding agorá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
market(-place), street. - probably akin to ἐγείρω) - properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort) - by implic...
ἀγορά
market(-place), street. - probably akin to ἐγείρω) - properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort) - by implication, a market or thoroughfare
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:3 | “And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,” Word: ἀγορά (agorá) | |
| Mark 7:4 | “And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.” Word: ἀγορά (agorá) | |
| Luke 11:43 | “Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.” Word: ἀγορά (agorá) | |
| Acts 17:17 | “Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.” Word: ἀγορά (agorá) |