The meaning of “βασίλισσα”
Understanding basílissa reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine from βασιλεύω queen. - a queen
βασίλισσα
feminine from βασιλεύω queen. - a queen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:42 | “The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Word: βασίλισσα (basílissa) | |
| Luke 11:31 | “The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Word: βασίλισσα (basílissa) | |
| Acts 8:27 | “And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,” Word: βασίλισσα (basílissa) | |
| Revelation 18:7 | “How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.” Word: βασίλισσα (basílissa) |