◄ 2377. thuróros ►
Strong's Lexicon thuróros: Doorkeeper, gatekeeper Original Word: θυρωρός Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine Transliteration: thuróros Pronunciation: thoo-ro-ROS Phonetic Spelling: (thoo-ro-ros') Definition: Doorkeeper, gatekeeper Meaning: a door-keeper, porter. Word Origin: From θύρα (thyra), meaning "door" or "gate" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the role of a doorkeeper is שׁוֹעֵר (sho'er), found in passages like 1 Chronicles 9:19, where it describes the gatekeepers of the tabernacle. Usage: The term "thuróros" refers to a person assigned the responsibility of guarding or attending to a door or gate. In biblical times, this role was crucial for maintaining security and controlling access to a household or a city. The doorkeeper was responsible for opening and closing the door, allowing entry to those who were authorized and keeping out those who were not. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the role of a doorkeeper was significant, especially in larger households or city gates. Doorkeepers were often trusted servants or officials who ensured the safety and order of the premises. They were the first line of defense against intruders and played a vital role in the daily operations of a household or community. In a spiritual sense, the role of a doorkeeper can symbolize vigilance and readiness, themes that are echoed in various biblical teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from thura and ouros (a guardian) Definition a doorkeeper NASB Translation doorkeeper (3), kept the door (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2377: θυρωρός θυρωρός, θυρωρου, ὁ, ἡ (from θύρα, and ὥρα care; cf. ἀκρυωρος, πυλωρός, τιμωρός; cf. Curtius, § 501, cf. p. 101; (Vanicek, p. 900; Allen in American Journ. of Philol. i., p. 129)), a doorkeeper, porter; male or female janitor: masculine, Mark 13:34; John 10:3; feminine, John 18:16f ((Sappho), Aeschylus, Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Josephus, others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a doorkeeper, gatekeeper From thura and ouros (a watcher); a gate- warden -- that kept the door, porter. see GREEK thura Forms and Transliterations θυρωροί θυρωρος θυρωρός θυρωρὸς θυρωρούς θυρωρω θυρωρώ θυρωρῷ thuroro thurōrō thuroros thurōros thyroro thyrōrō thyrorôi thyrōrō̂i thyroros thyrorós thyroròs thyrōros thyrōrós thyrōròs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Mark 13:34 N-DMS GRK: καὶ τῷ θυρωρῷ ἐνετείλατο ἵνα NAS: commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert. KJV: and commanded the porter to watch. INT: And the doorkeeper commanded that John 10:3 N-NMS GRK: τούτῳ ὁ θυρωρὸς ἀνοίγει καὶ NAS: To him the doorkeeper opens, KJV: To him the porter openeth; and INT: To him the doorkeeper opens and John 18:16 N-DFS GRK: εἶπεν τῇ θυρωρῷ καὶ εἰσήγαγεν NAS: out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought KJV: spake unto her that kept the door, and INT: spoke to the doorkeeper and brought in John 18:17 N-NFS GRK: παιδίσκη ἡ θυρωρός Μὴ καὶ NAS: the slave-girl who kept the door said KJV: the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, INT: servant girl the doorkeeper not also Strong's Greek 2377 4 Occurrences θυρωρῷ — 2 Occ. θυρωρὸς — 2 Occ.