πεζῇ
pezē
on foot
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the Greek word "πεζῇ" (pezē) is translated as "on foot." Its short definition clearly indicates that it refers to a mode of transportation, specifically not using vehicles or other forms of conveyance. The word "πεζῇ" appears in the Bible twice, suggesting that its usage is limited but meaningful in the given context. This rare use may indicate that the author of the text is intentionally emphasizing the aspect of mode of transportation or the physical effort required for traveling. In the context of the Semantic domain "Body & Health," it is possible that "πεζῇ" alludes to the physical toll or exertion associated with walking, potentially highlighting the human condition or the challenges faced by the protagonists or authors of the text. Further analysis would be necessary to understand the specific significance of "πεζῇ" in each of its two occurrences.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Mark 6:33They saw them going, and many recognized him and ran there on foot from all the cities. They arrived before them and came together to him.