The meaning of “αὐλή”
Understanding aulḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace. - a yard (as open to the wind) - by implication, a mansion
αὐλή
court, (sheep-)fold, hall, palace. - a yard (as open to the wind) - by implication, a mansion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:58 | “But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.” Word: αὐλή (aulḗ) | |
| Mark 14:66 | “And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:” Word: αὐλή (aulḗ) | |
| Luke 22:55 | “And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.” Word: αὐλή (aulḗ) | |
| John 18:15 | “And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest.” Word: αὐλή (aulḗ) | |
| Revelation 11:2 | “But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.” Word: αὐλή (aulḗ) |