Strong's Lexicon stenos: Narrow, strait Original Word: στενός Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek word στέλλω (stellō), meaning "to set" or "to place." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "stenos," the concept of a narrow path can be related to Hebrew words like צַר (tsar, Strong's H6862), meaning "narrow" or "tight," often used metaphorically for distress or difficulty. Usage: The Greek adjective "stenos" is used to describe something that is narrow or constricted. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to describe the path or way that leads to life, emphasizing the difficulty and discipline required to follow it. This term highlights the contrast between the broad, easy path that leads to destruction and the narrow, challenging path that leads to eternal life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, roads and paths were often narrow and difficult to traverse, especially in hilly or mountainous regions. The imagery of a narrow path would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the challenges of travel in such conditions. This metaphor would have resonated with them, illustrating the spiritual journey of following Christ as one that requires intentionality, focus, and perseverance. HELPS Word-studies 4728 stenós – properly, narrow; (figuratively) the closely-defined path God ordains to travel on to gain His approval (used three times in the NT). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition narrow NASB Translation narrow (2), small (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4728: στενόςστενός, στενή, στενόν, from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, the Sept. for צַר, narrow, strait: πύλη, Matthew 7:13 (14 (here L Tr brackets πύλη)); Luke 13:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance narrow, strait. Probably from the base of histemi; narrow (from obstacles standing close about) -- strait. see GREEK histemi Forms and Transliterations στενά στενη στενή στενὴ στενήν στενης στενής στενῆς στενοίς στενόν στενός στενώ stene stenē stenḕ stenes stenês stenēs stenē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:13 Adj-GFSGRK: διὰ τῆς στενῆς πύλης ὅτι NAS: through the narrow gate; for the gate KJV: Enter ye in at the strait gate: for INT: through the narrow gate for Matthew 7:14 Adj-NFS Luke 13:24 Adj-GFS Strong's Greek 4728 |
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