The meaning of “ἄχρι”
Understanding áchri reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus) as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. - (of time) u...
ἄχρι
akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus) as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. - (of time) until or (of place) up to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: ἄχρι (áchri) | |
| Acts 20:6 | “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.” Word: ἄχρι (áchri) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:26 | “For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” Word: ἄχρι (áchri) | |
| Galatians 4:2 | “But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.” Word: ἄχρι (áchri) | |
| Hebrews 4:12 | “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Word: ἄχρι (áchri) |