Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἄχυρον”
Understanding áchyron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chaff. - chaff (as diffusive)
G892
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἄχυρον
Phoneticakh'-oo-ron
Transliterationáchyron
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chaff. - chaff (as diffusive)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:12 | “Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Word: ἄχυρον (áchyron) | |
| Luke 3:17 | “Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable.” Word: ἄχυρον (áchyron) |