Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀφεδρών”
Understanding aphedrṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
draught. - a place of sitting apart, i.e. a privy
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀφεδρών
Phoneticaf-ed-rone'
Transliterationaphedrṓn
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
draught. - a place of sitting apart, i.e. a privy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:17 | “Do not ye yet understand, that whatsoever entereth in at the mouth goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?” Word: ἀφεδρών (aphedrṓn) | |
| Mark 7:19 | “Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?” Word: ἀφεδρών (aphedrṓn) |