The meaning of “ἀγρός”
Understanding agrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
country, farm, piece of ground, land. - a field (as a drive for cattle) - genitive case, the country - specially, a farm...
ἀγρός
country, farm, piece of ground, land. - a field (as a drive for cattle) - genitive case, the country - specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:44 | “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.” Word: ἀγρός (agrós) | |
| Mark 10:30 | “But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.” Word: ἀγρός (agrós) | |
| Luke 15:25 | “Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.” Word: ἀγρός (agrós) | |
| Acts 4:37 | “Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ” Word: ἀγρός (agrós) |