Greek Word Study
The meaning of “βόθυνος”
Understanding bóthynos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
akin to βαθύνω ditch, pit. - a hole (in the ground) - specially, a cistern
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
βόθυνος
Phoneticboth'-oo-nos
Transliterationbóthynos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
akin to βαθύνω ditch, pit. - a hole (in the ground) - specially, a cistern
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:11 | “And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?” Word: βόθυνος (bóthynos) | |
| Matthew 15:14 | “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.” Word: βόθυνος (bóthynos) | |
| Luke 6:39 | “And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?” Word: βόθυνος (bóthynos) |