Strong's Lexicon stegé: Roof, covering Original Word: στέγη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb στέγω (stegō), meaning "to cover" or "to protect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a roof is גָּג (gag), Strong's Hebrew 1406, which also means "roof" or "top." Usage: In the New Testament, "stégé" refers to a physical roof or covering of a building. It is used to describe the structure that provides shelter and protection from the elements. The term can also metaphorically imply a sense of protection or covering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, roofs were typically flat and often used as additional living space. They were constructed from materials like wood beams, reeds, and clay. Roofs served practical purposes, such as drying produce or providing a place to sleep during hot weather. The concept of a roof as a protective covering is deeply embedded in the cultural understanding of shelter and security. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom stegó Definition a roof NASB Translation roof (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4721: στέγηστέγη, στεγης, ἡ (στέγω to cover), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down, a roof: of a house, Mark 2:4; ἐισέρχεσθαι ὑπό τήν στέγην τίνος (see εἰσέρχομαι, 1, p. 187{b} bottom), Matthew 8:8; Luke 7:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance roof. Strengthened from a primary tegos (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building); a roof -- roof. Forms and Transliterations στέγας στεγην στέγην στεγναί stegen stegēn stégen stégēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 8:8 N-AFSGRK: ὑπὸ τὴν στέγην εἰσέλθῃς ἀλλὰ NAS: under my roof, but just KJV: under my roof: but speak INT: under the roof you should come but Mark 2:4 N-AFS Luke 7:6 N-AFS |
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