Lexical Summary porróteron: Further, farther Original Word: πορρώτερον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance farther. Adverb comparative of porrho; further, i.e. A greater distance -- farther. see GREEK porrho NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. adverb from porró, q.v. Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope πορρώτερον describes moving “farther on” or “still farther away,” whether in space, time, or relationship. It portrays progressive separation—someone or something already distant becoming more distant still. Literary Usage in Scripture New Testament: The exact form πορρώτερον does not appear, yet its idea lies behind scenes such as Luke 24:28, where Jesus “seemed to be going farther” (πορρώ). Septuagint: The translators use πορρώτερον to render Hebrew verbs of increased distance. Examples include: These texts show the word’s narrative role in marking stages on a journey, heightened danger, or intensified estrangement. Theological Themes 1. Progressive Separation from God Human rebellion always pushes “farther” from fellowship. After the first sin Adam and Eve were driven out (Genesis 3:23-24), and Cain went “away from the presence of the LORD” (Genesis 4:16). πορρώτερον captures that movement of increasing alienation. 2. The Cost of Delay in Obedience Israel’s hesitation at Kadesh sent the nation “farther” into wilderness wandering (Numbers 14). Distance becomes a moral metaphor: delayed trust stretches the gap between God’s promise and the people’s enjoyment of it. 3. Judgment That Drives Away Jeremiah 46:28 speaks of disciplinary scattering but ultimate restoration. The image of being driven “farther” serves both as warning and as backdrop for mercy. Christological Fulfillment Sin created an ever-widening chasm, yet the incarnate Son pursued the estranged: “Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13). The cross reverses πορρώτερον; those drifting farther are drawn nearer. Luke’s Emmaus road hints at this reversal—Jesus appears to move “farther,” yet stays when invited, opening eyes and hearts (Luke 24:28-32). Ministry Applications • Evangelism: Speak to people who sense they have gone “too far.” The gospel meets them at the furthest point. Typological Significance The tabernacle courts taught graded nearness—outer court, holy place, Most Holy Place—visually reinforcing πορρώτερον. Only the High Priest could cross the final boundary, prefiguring Christ who “entered the greater and more perfect tabernacle… once for all” (Hebrews 9:11-12). Related Terms and Distinctions πορρώ (far) marks simple distance; πορρώτερον intensifies it. ἄπω (“away”), μακράν (“afar”), and πόρρωθεν (“from afar”) overlap but lack the sense of moving farther on. Practical Reflections • Examine drift: Small decisions can carry the heart πορρώτερον from fervor. Conclusion Though πορρώτερον itself is absent from the Greek New Testament, its concept pervades the biblical storyline—sin lengthens the distance, grace shortens it. Every ministry of the church embodies God’s resolve that none remain farther off but all be brought near in Christ. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance πόρνῃ — 4 Occ.πόρνην — 2 Occ. πόρνης — 2 Occ. πορνῶν — 2 Occ. πόρνοι — 2 Occ. πόρνοις — 4 Occ. πόρνος — 3 Occ. πόρνους — 1 Occ. πόρρω — 3 Occ. πορρώτερον — 1 Occ. πορφύραν — 3 Occ. πορφύρας — 1 Occ. πορφυροῦν — 4 Occ. πορφυρόπωλις — 1 Occ. ποσάκις — 3 Occ. πόσει — 1 Occ. πόσις — 2 Occ. πόσα — 2 Occ. πόσαι — 1 Occ. πόσας — 1 Occ. |
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