πνευματικῶς
pneumatikōs
spiritually
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πνευματικῶς (pneumatikōs) is translated as "spiritually." It is a term that relates to the realm of the spirit, indicating a connection to the divine or the supernatural. This word is part of the semantic domain of Worship & Ritual, suggesting its usage is often associated with spiritual practices and relationships. The word πνευματικῶς is used only twice in the Bible, which implies that it is a specific and intentional choice by the authors. This limited usage may indicate that the concept of spirituality is an important aspect of the Christian faith, but it is not a central theme. The rarity of this word also suggests that it may be used to emphasize a particular aspect of spiritual practice or experience. In its current form, the word πνευματικῶς has been translated as "spiritually," but its original meaning may be more nuanced. Understanding the context in which it is used can provide more insight into its significance.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Now the natural man doesn’t receive the things of God’s Spirit, for they are foolishness to him, and he can’t know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Revelation 11:8Their dead bodies will be in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified.