Lexicon graphé: Scripture, writing Original Word: γραφή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scripture. A document, i.e. Holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in it) -- scripture. 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 NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom graphó Definition a writing, scripture NASB Translation Scripture (31), Scriptures (20). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1124: γραφήγραφή, 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 Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term "γραφή" corresponds to several Hebrew terms used in the Old Testament to denote sacred writings, including: 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. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:42 N-DFPGRK: 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 Matthew 26:54 N-NFP Matthew 26:56 N-NFP Mark 12:10 N-AFS Mark 12:24 N-AFP Mark 14:49 N-NFP Mark 15:28 Noun-NFS Luke 4:21 N-NFS Luke 24:27 N-DFP Luke 24:32 N-AFP Luke 24:45 N-AFP John 2:22 N-DFS John 5:39 N-AFP John 7:38 N-NFS John 7:42 N-NFS John 10:35 N-NFS John 13:18 N-NFS John 17:12 N-NFS John 19:24 N-NFS John 19:28 N-NFS John 19:36 N-NFS John 19:37 N-NFS John 20:9 N-AFS Acts 1:16 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1124 |
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