Strong's Lexicon krabattos: Bed, mat, pallet Original Word: κράβαττος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Macedonian or Latin term. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "krabattos," but similar concepts of beds or mats can be found in words like מִשְׁכָּב (mishkav, H4904) which refers to a bed or place of lying down. Usage: The term "krabattos" refers to a simple bed or mat, often used by the poor or infirm. In the New Testament, it is typically associated with the beds or mats on which the sick or paralyzed were carried or lay. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, a "krabattos" was a basic, portable sleeping mat or pallet. It was commonly used by those who could not afford more elaborate bedding. Such mats were easy to roll up and carry, making them practical for the sick or those needing to be transported. The use of "krabattos" in the New Testament often highlights the humble circumstances of those who encountered Jesus, emphasizing His ministry to the marginalized and needy. HELPS Word-studies 2895 krábbatos – a small bed used by the poor; "a camp-bed, pallet" (Abbott-Smith); "a rude pallet made of thick padded quilt or mat" (M. Vincent); "a Macedonian word (Lat grabatus) for a bed, pallet, or mattress for the poor" (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 55). See Mt 9:6, Jn 5:3,8. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Macedonian origin Definition a camp bed NASB Translation bedridden* (1), pallet (8), pallets (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2895: κράββατοςκράββατος (L T Tr WH κράβαττος; the Sinaiticus manuscript κραβακτος (except in Acts 5:15; cf. KC. Nov. Test. ad fid. Vat. praef., p. 81f; Tdf. Proleg., p. 80)), κραββατου, ὁ (Latingrabatas), a pallet, camp bed (a rather mean bed, holding only one person, called by the Greeks σκίμπους, σκιμποδιον): Mark 2:4, 9, 11; Mark 6:55; John 5:8-12 (in 12 T WH omit; Tr brackets the clause); Acts 5:15; Acts 9:33. Cf. Sturz, De dial. Maced. etc., p. 175f; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 62; Volkmar, Marcus u d. Synapse as above with, p. 131; (McClellan, New Testament etc., p. 106; Winer's Grammar, 25). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bed, mattressProbably of foreign origin; a mattress -- bed. Forms and Transliterations κραβαττοις κραβάττοις κραβαττον κράβαττον κράβαττόν κραβαττου κραβάττου κραβαττων κραβάττων κραββάτοις κράββατον κράββατόν κραββάτω κραββάτων krabattois krabáttois krabatton krabattōn krabátton krabáttōn krábatton krábattón krabattou krabáttouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 2:4 N-AMSGRK: χαλῶσι τὸν κράβαττον ὅπου ὁ NAS: an opening, they let down the pallet on which KJV: they let down the bed wherein INT: they let down the pallet on which the Mark 2:9 N-AMS Mark 2:11 N-AMS Mark 2:12 N-AMS Mark 6:55 N-DMP John 5:8 N-AMS John 5:9 N-AMS John 5:10 N-AMS John 5:11 N-AMS Acts 5:15 N-GMP Acts 9:33 N-GMS Strong's Greek 2895 |
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