◄ 1124. graphé ►
Strong's Lexicon graphé: Scripture, writing Original Word: γραφή Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: graphé Pronunciation: gra-FAY Phonetic Spelling: (graf-ay') Definition: (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. Meaning: The term "γραφή" refers to a writing, a document, or more specifically, a sacred writing or Scripture. In the context of the New Testament, it is predominantly used to denote the Holy Scriptures. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γράφω (graphō), meaning "to write." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term "γραφή" corresponds to several Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament to denote sacred writings, including: • H3791: כְּתוּב (kethub) • writing, document • H3789: כָּתַב (kathab) • to write • H5612: סֵפֶר (sepher) • book, scroll, document These Hebrew terms collectively contribute to the understanding of "γραφή" as encompassing the sacred texts that form the foundation of Judeo-Christian Scripture. Usage: The word "γραφή" appears in the New Testament to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures, emphasizing their divine authority and inspiration. It is used to affirm the fulfillment of prophecies and to validate teachings and doctrines. Context: The term "γραφή" is a significant concept in the New Testament, reflecting the early Christian community's view of the Hebrew Scriptures as divinely inspired and authoritative. The use of "γραφή" underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, as the early Christians saw the life and work of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the prophecies and promises contained within the Scriptures. In the New Testament, "γραφή" is often used in the singular form to refer to a specific passage or prophecy, while the plural form, γραφαί (graphai), is used to denote the Scriptures as a whole. For example, in 2 Timothy 3:16, it is stated, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness," highlighting the belief in the divine inspiration and practical utility of the Scriptures. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) frequently uses "γραφή" to affirm the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. For instance, in Matthew 21:42, Jesus refers to the Scriptures, saying, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: 'The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?" Here, "γραφή" is used to validate Jesus' messianic role and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. The term also appears in discussions about the authority of the Scriptures in guiding the beliefs and practices of the early church. In John 10:35, Jesus asserts, "If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken," emphasizing the unbreakable and enduring nature of the Scriptures. HELPS Word-studies 1124 graphḗ – properly, writing. 1124 (graphḗ) is used 51 times in the NT – always of holy Scripture, i.e. the inspired, inerrant writings of the Bible (the 66 books of Scripture, 39 in Hebrew, 27 in Greek). [The NT generally uses 1124 (graphḗ) for the Hebrew Scriptures (the OT) – but see also 2 Tim 3:16 and 2 Pet 3:16. 1124 (graphḗ) was used for the Hebrew Scriptures as early as Aristeas (about 130 bc; so MM).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from graphó Definition a writing, scripture NASB Translation Scripture (31), Scriptures (20). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1124: γραφή γραφή, γραφῆς, ἡ (γράφω, cf. γλυφή and γλύφω); a. a writing, thing written (from Sophocles down): πᾶσα γραφή every scripture namely, of the O. T., 2 Timothy 3:16; plural γραφαί ἅγιαι, holy scriptures, the sacred books (of the O. T.), Romans 1:2; προφητικαι, Romans 16:26; αἱ γραφαί τῶν προφητῶν, Matthew 26:56. b. ἡ γραφή, the Scripture κατ' ἐξοχήν, the holy scripture (of the O. T.) — and used to denote either the book itself, or its contents (some would restrict the singular γραφή always to a particular passage; see Lightfoot on Galatians 3:22): John 7:38; John 10:35; Acts 8:32; Romans 4:3; Galatians 3:22; Galatians 4:30; James 2:8; 1 Peter 2:6; 2 Peter 1:20; also in plural αἱ γραφαί: Matthew 21:42; Matthew 26:54; Mark 14:49; Luke 24:27; John 5:39; Acts 17:2, 11; Acts 18:24, 28; 1 Corinthians 15:3f; once αἱ γραφαί comprehends also the books of the N. T. already begun to be collected into a canon, 2 Peter 3:16; by metonymy, ἡ γραφή is used for God speaking in it: Romans 9:17; Galatians 4:30; ἡ γραφή is introduced as a person and distinguished from God in Galatians 3:8. εἰδέναι τάς γραφάς, Matthew 22:29; Mark 12:24; συνιέναι, Luke 24:45. c. a certain portion or section of holy Scripture: Mark 12:10; Luke 4:21; John 19:37; Acts 1:16. (Cf. B. D. under the word .) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scripture. A document, i.e. Holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it) -- scripture. Forms and Transliterations γραφαι γραφαί γραφαὶ γραφαις γραφαίς γραφαῖς γραφας γραφάς γραφὰς γραφη γραφή γραφὴ γραφῇ γραφην γραφήν γραφὴν γραφης γραφής γραφῆς γραφίδι γραφων γραφών γραφῶν graphai graphaí graphaì graphais graphaîs graphas graphás graphàs graphe graphē graphḗ graphḕ graphêi graphē̂i graphen graphēn graphḗn graphḕn graphes graphês graphēs graphē̂s graphon graphôn graphōn graphō̂n Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:42 N-DFP GRK: ἐν ταῖς γραφαῖς Λίθον ὃν NAS: read in the Scriptures, THE STONE KJV: in the scriptures, The stone INT: in the Scriptures [The] stone which Matthew 22:29 N-AFP GRK: εἰδότες τὰς γραφὰς μηδὲ τὴν NAS: not understanding the Scriptures nor KJV: knowing the scriptures, nor INT: knowing the Scriptures nor the Matthew 26:54 N-NFP GRK: πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαὶ ὅτι οὕτως NAS: then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, KJV: then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, INT: should be fulfilled the Scriptures that thus Matthew 26:56 N-NFP GRK: πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαὶ τῶν προφητῶν NAS: to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets. KJV: that the scriptures of the prophets INT: might be fulfilled the Scriptures of the prophets Mark 12:10 N-AFS GRK: Οὐδὲ τὴν γραφὴν ταύτην ἀνέγνωτε NAS: read this Scripture: THE STONE WHICH KJV: read this scripture; The stone which INT: Not even the Scripture this did you read Mark 12:24 N-AFP GRK: εἰδότες τὰς γραφὰς μηδὲ τὴν NAS: that you do not understand the Scriptures or KJV: not the scriptures, neither INT: knowing the Scriptures nor the Mark 14:49 N-NFP GRK: πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαί NAS: Me; but [this has] [taken place] to fulfill the Scriptures. KJV: but the scriptures must INT: might be fulfilled the Scriptures Mark 15:28 Noun-NFS GRK: ἐπληρώθη ἡ γραφὴ ἡ λέγουσα KJV: And the scripture was fulfilled, which INT: was fulfilled the Scripture which says Luke 4:21 N-NFS GRK: πεπλήρωται ἡ γραφὴ αὕτη ἐν NAS: this Scripture has been fulfilled KJV: is this scripture fulfilled in INT: is fulfilled the Scripture this in Luke 24:27 N-DFP GRK: πάσαις ταῖς γραφαῖς τὰ περὶ NAS: Himself in all the Scriptures. KJV: all the scriptures the things concerning INT: all the Scriptures the things concerning Luke 24:32 N-AFP GRK: ἡμῖν τὰς γραφάς NAS: He was explaining the Scriptures to us? KJV: he opened to us the scriptures? INT: to us the Scriptures Luke 24:45 N-AFP GRK: συνιέναι τὰς γραφάς NAS: to understand the Scriptures, KJV: that they might understand the scriptures, INT: to understand the Scriptures John 2:22 N-DFS GRK: ἐπίστευσαν τῇ γραφῇ καὶ τῷ NAS: and they believed the Scripture and the word KJV: they believed the scripture, and INT: believed the Scripture and the John 5:39 N-AFP GRK: ἐραυνᾶτε τὰς γραφάς ὅτι ὑμεῖς NAS: You search the Scriptures because KJV: Search the scriptures; for in INT: You search the Scriptures for you John 7:38 N-NFS GRK: εἶπεν ἡ γραφή ποταμοὶ ἐκ NAS: He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, KJV: me, as the scripture hath said, out of INT: said the Scripture rivers out of John 7:42 N-NFS GRK: οὐχ ἡ γραφὴ εἶπεν ὅτι NAS: Has not the Scripture said KJV: Hath not the scripture said, That INT: Not the Scripture has said that John 10:35 N-NFS GRK: λυθῆναι ἡ γραφή NAS: came (and the Scripture cannot KJV: and the scripture cannot INT: be broken the Scripture John 13:18 N-NFS GRK: ἵνα ἡ γραφὴ πληρωθῇ Ὁ NAS: I have chosen; but [it is] that the Scripture may be fulfilled, KJV: that the scripture may be fulfilled, INT: that the Scripture might be fulfilled He that John 17:12 N-NFS GRK: ἵνα ἡ γραφὴ πληρωθῇ NAS: so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. KJV: that the scripture might be fulfilled. INT: that the Scripture might be fulfilled John 19:24 N-NFS GRK: ἵνα ἡ γραφὴ πληρωθῇ ἡ NAS: it shall be; [this was] to fulfill the Scripture: THEY DIVIDED KJV: that the scripture might be fulfilled, INT: that the Scripture might be fulfilled which John 19:28 N-NFS GRK: τελειωθῇ ἡ γραφὴ λέγει Διψῶ NAS: to fulfill the Scripture, said, KJV: that the scripture might be fulfilled, INT: might be fulfilled the Scripture he says I thirst John 19:36 N-NFS GRK: ἵνα ἡ γραφὴ πληρωθῇ Ὀστοῦν NAS: to fulfill the Scripture, NOT A BONE KJV: that the scripture should be fulfilled, INT: that the Scripture might be fulfilled bone John 19:37 N-NFS GRK: πάλιν ἑτέρα γραφὴ λέγει Ὄψονται NAS: another Scripture says, KJV: another scripture saith, INT: again another Scripture says They will look John 20:9 N-AFS GRK: ᾔδεισαν τὴν γραφὴν ὅτι δεῖ NAS: they did not understand the Scripture, that He must KJV: they knew not the scripture, that he INT: understood they the Scripture that it behoves Acts 1:16 N-AFS GRK: πληρωθῆναι τὴν γραφὴν ἣν προεῖπεν NAS: Brethren, the Scripture had KJV: this scripture must INT: to have been fulfilled the Scripture which spoke beforehand Strong's Greek 1124 51 Occurrences γραφαὶ — 3 Occ. γραφαῖς — 4 Occ. γραφὰς — 9 Occ. γραφὴ — 24 Occ. γραφὴν — 4 Occ. γραφῆς — 3 Occ. γραφῶν — 4 Occ.