4075. petródés

Lexicon

petródés: Rocky, stony

Original Word: πετρώδης
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: petródés
Pronunciation: peh-TROH-days
Phonetic Spelling: (pet-ro'-dace)
Definition: Rocky, stony
Meaning: rocky, stony.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

stony.

From petra and eidos; rock-like, i.e. Rocky -- stony.

see GREEK petra

see GREEK eidos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from petra and -ódés (suff. denoting similarity)
Definition
rock-like
NASB Translation
rocky (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4075: πετρώδης

πετρώδης, πετρῶδες (from πέτρα and εἶδος; hence, properly, 'rocklike,' 'having the appearance of rock'), rocky, stony: τό πετρῶδες and τά πετρώδη, of ground full of rocks, Matthew 13:5, 20; Mark 4:5, 16. (Sophocles, Plato, Aristotle, Diodorus 3, 45 (44), Plutarch, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πέτρα (petra), meaning "rock" or "stone."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πετρώδης, the concept of rocky or stony ground can be related to Hebrew words such as סֶלַע (sela, Strong's H5553) meaning "rock" or "cliff," and אֶבֶן (eben, Strong's H68) meaning "stone." These terms are used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical landscapes and metaphorical concepts of strength and stability.

Usage: The term πετρώδης is used in the New Testament to describe ground that is rocky or stony, particularly in the context of the Parable of the Sower, where it refers to soil that is shallow and unable to sustain deep roots.

Context: • Contextual Overview: The word πετρώδης appears in the Synoptic Gospels within the Parable of the Sower, a teaching of Jesus that illustrates different responses to the word of God. The rocky ground represents those who initially receive the word with joy but fall away when faced with trials or persecution because they lack a firm foundation.
• Biblical References:
• Matthew 13:5-6 (BSB): "Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root."
• Mark 4:5-6 (BSB): "Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root."
• Luke 8:6 (BSB): "Other seed fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture."
• Theological Implications: The rocky ground symbolizes a superficial reception of the Gospel. It highlights the necessity of a deep, enduring faith that can withstand life's challenges. The parable serves as a caution against a shallow commitment to spiritual truths, urging believers to cultivate a robust and resilient faith.
• Cultural and Historical Insights: In the agrarian society of ancient Palestine, farmers were familiar with the challenges of rocky soil. Such ground was common and often required extra effort to clear for successful cultivation. This imagery would have resonated with Jesus' audience, emphasizing the importance of spiritual preparedness and perseverance.

Forms and Transliterations

πετρωδες πετρώδες πετρῶδες πετρωδη πετρώδη πεύκας πεύκη πεύκινα πευκίναις πευκίνοις πευκίνων πέψιν petrode petrōdē petrṓde petrṓdē petrodes petrôdes petrōdes petrō̂des

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:5 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη ὅπου οὐκ
NAS: fell on the rocky places, where
KJV: fell upon stony places, where they had
INT: upon the rocky places where not

Matthew 13:20 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπαρείς οὗτός
NAS: The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this
KJV: into stony places, the same
INT: upon the rocky places having been sown this

Mark 4:5 Adj-ANS
GRK: ἐπὶ τὸ πετρῶδες καὶ ὅπου
NAS: [seed] fell on the rocky [ground] where
KJV: fell on stony ground, where it had
INT: upon the rocky place and where

Mark 4:16 Adj-ANP
GRK: ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπειρόμενοι οἳ
NAS: are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky [places], who,
KJV: on stony ground; who,
INT: upon the rocky places are sown who

Strong's Greek 4075
4 Occurrences

πετρώδη — 3 Occ.
πετρῶδες — 1 Occ.