The meaning of “βῆμα”
Understanding bēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
judgment-seat, set (foot) on, throne. - a step, i.e. foot-breath - by implication, a rostrum, i.e. a tribunal
βῆμα
judgment-seat, set (foot) on, throne. - a step, i.e. foot-breath - by implication, a rostrum, i.e. a tribunal
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:19 | “When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.” Word: βῆμα (bēma) | |
| John 19:13 | “When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he brought Jesus forth, and sat down in the judgment seat in a place that is called the Pavement, but in the Hebrew, Gabbatha.” Word: βῆμα (bēma) | |
| Acts 18:17 | “Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.” Word: βῆμα (bēma) | |
| Romans 14:10 | “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” Word: βῆμα (bēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:10 | “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” Word: βῆμα (bēma) |