ἑρμηνεία
hermēneia
interpretation
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἑρμηνεία (hermēneia) refers to the act of interpretation, providing meaning to something previously unclear. Its short definition explicitly indicates this understanding-giving function. The limited occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest that it carries significance in certain contexts, possibly related to communication or the transmission of information. Its relatively rare appearance may imply that it is used sparingly in specific situations to convey particular nuances of meaning. Given the narrow focus of its definition and usage, ἑρμηνεία is likely most relevant in cases where understanding or clarification is crucial, such as in theological or intellectual exchanges.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.
1 Corinthians 14:26What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, or has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.