Strong's Lexicon platos: Breadth, width Original Word: πλάτος Word Origin: Derived from πλατύς (platys), meaning "broad" or "wide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is רֹחַב (rochab), which also means breadth or width. It appears in passages like Exodus 27:1, describing the dimensions of the altar. Usage: In the New Testament, "platos" is used to describe physical dimensions, particularly the breadth or width of an object or space. It is often employed metaphorically to convey the vastness or comprehensiveness of spiritual concepts, such as God's love or the scope of His creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, measurements of space were crucial for architecture, land division, and navigation. The concept of breadth was not only a physical measurement but also a metaphor for abundance and completeness. In the biblical context, the use of "platos" often transcends the physical to describe the immeasurable and infinite aspects of God's nature and His works. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom platus Definition breadth NASB Translation breadth (1), broad plain (1), width (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4114: πλάτοςπλάτος, πλάτους, τό ((cf. πλάξ), from Herodotus down), breadth: Ephesians 3:18 (on which see μῆκος); Revelation 21:16; carrying with it the suggestion of great extent, τῆς γῆς, opposed to the ends or corners of the earth, Revelation 20:9; (for מֶרְחָב, Habakkuk 1:6). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breadth. From platus; width -- breadth. see GREEK platus Forms and Transliterations πλάτει πλάτη πλατος πλάτος πλάτους platos plátosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ephesians 3:18 N-NNSGRK: τί τὸ πλάτος καὶ μῆκος NAS: what is the breadth and length KJV: what [is] the breadth, and INT: what [is] the breadth and length Revelation 20:9 N-ANS Revelation 21:16 N-NNS Revelation 21:16 N-NNS |
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