Lexicon potamophorétos: Carried away by a river Original Word: ποταμοφορητός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carried away by flood. From potamos and a derivative of phoreo; river-borne, i.e. Overwhelmed by a stream -- carried away of the flood. see GREEK potamos see GREEK phoreo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom potamos and phorétos (carried) Definition carried away by a stream NASB Translation swept away (1), swept away with the flood (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4216: ποταμοφόρητοςποταμοφόρητος, ποταμοφορητου, ὁ (ποταμός and φορέω; like ἀνεμοφορητος (cf. Winers Grammar, 100 (94))), carried away by a stream (i. e. whelmed, drowned in the waters): Revelation 12:15. Besides only in Hesychius under the word ἀπόερσε. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From ποταμός (potamos, meaning "river") and φορητός (phorētos, meaning "borne" or "carried").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ποταμοφορητός, related concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as נָהָר (nahar, Strong's H5104), meaning "river," and שָׁטַף (shataph, Strong's H7857), meaning "to overflow" or "to wash away." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical instances of being overwhelmed by water, as seen in passages like Isaiah 28:17 and Psalm 69:2. Usage: This term is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) or other major English translations of the Bible. It is a compound word that describes the action of being carried or swept away by a river or stream, often used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed or overtaken by circumstances. Context: The term ποταμοφορητός is a vivid Greek expression that combines the imagery of a river (ποταμός) with the concept of being carried or borne along (φορητός). While this specific term does not appear in the canonical texts of the New Testament, its components are found in various contexts that convey the power and influence of water as a natural force. Rivers in biblical literature often symbolize life, abundance, and divine provision, as well as chaos and judgment. For example, in Revelation 12:15, the imagery of a river is used to describe the dragon's attempt to overwhelm the woman, illustrating the destructive potential of such forces. The metaphorical use of being "carried away" by a river can also reflect spiritual or emotional states, where individuals or groups are overwhelmed by external pressures or divine judgment. The concept aligns with biblical themes of God's sovereignty over creation and the need for faith and stability amidst life's turbulent "waters." Forms and Transliterations ποταμοφορητον ποταμοφόρητον potamophoreton potamophorēton potamophóreton potamophórētonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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