3977. pedinos

Lexicon

pedinos: Level, flat, plain

Original Word: πεδινός
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: pedinos
Pronunciation: pe-dee-NOS
Phonetic Spelling: (ped-ee-nos')
Definition: Level, flat, plain
Meaning: level, low-lying, flat.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

level, a plain.

From a derivative of pous (meaning the ground); level (as easy for the feet) -- plain.

see GREEK pous

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pedion (a plain)
Definition
level, plain
NASB Translation
level (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3977: πεδινός

πεδινός, πεδινῇ, πεδινον (πεδίον (a plain), πέδον (the ground)), level, plain: Luke 6:17. (Xenophon, Polybius, Plutarch, Dio Cass., others; the Sept..)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πεδίον (pedion), meaning "plain" or "level ground."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πεδινός, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that describe flat or level land, such as מִישׁוֹר (mishor, Strong's Hebrew 4334), which means "level place" or "plain." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe geographical features and is conceptually related to the Greek πεδινός.

Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe geographical features, specifically referring to level or flat areas of land.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The Greek word πεδινός appears in the New Testament in contexts that describe geographical features, particularly in relation to the landscape where events take place. It is used to convey the idea of a flat or level area, often in contrast to hilly or mountainous regions.
• Biblical Reference: The most notable use of πεδινός is found in Luke 6:17, where it describes the setting of Jesus' teaching: "He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon." (BSB)
• Theological Significance: The use of πεδινός in this context highlights the accessibility and openness of Jesus' ministry. By teaching on a level place, Jesus is depicted as being approachable to the multitudes, symbolizing the inclusivity of His message. The level ground serves as a metaphor for the equal footing on which all people stand before God, emphasizing the universal reach of the Gospel.
• Cultural and Historical Insights: In the ancient Near East, plains and level areas were often associated with gatherings and public discourse due to their capacity to accommodate large crowds. The choice of a level place for Jesus' teaching underscores the practical considerations of His ministry, as well as the symbolic representation of His message reaching all people, regardless of social or geographical barriers.

Forms and Transliterations

πεδία πεδινή πεδινήν πεδινής πεδινου πεδινού πεδινοῦ πεδίοις πεδίον πεδίου πεδίω πεδίων pedinou pedinoû

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 6:17 Adj-GMS
GRK: ἐπὶ τόπου πεδινοῦ καὶ ὄχλος
NAS: with them and stood on a level place;
KJV: in the plain, and
INT: on a place level and crowd

Strong's Greek 3977
1 Occurrence

πεδινοῦ — 1 Occ.