The meaning of “βάθος”
Understanding báthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deep(-ness, things), depth. - profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent - (figuratively) mystery
βάθος
deep(-ness, things), depth. - profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent - (figuratively) mystery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:5 | “Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:” Word: βάθος (báthos) | |
| Mark 4:5 | “And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:” Word: βάθος (báthos) | |
| Luke 5:4 | “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.” Word: βάθος (báthos) | |
| Romans 11:33 | “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” Word: βάθος (báthos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 2:10 | “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” Word: βάθος (báthos) |