Ἐμμαούς
Emmaous
Emmaus
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the lexicon data provided, the word "Ἐμμαούς" (Emmaous) is a proper name. The short definition indicates it refers to a specific place called "Emmaus." The semantic domain further clarifies that this is a proper name associated with a person, implying a place significant to someone's life or identity. Since there's only one occurrence of this word in the Bible, its significance and usage are limited to that specific context. Without more information, it's difficult to generalize its broader meaning or range of usage. However, the fact that it's tied to a person suggests it may be related to a personal or family history, but its connection to a geographical location makes it distinct from other proper names. In summary, the word "Ἐμμαούς" (Emmaous) refers to a specific person associated with a place called Emmaus, but without more information, its overall meaning and significance remain somewhat uncertain.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text