Lexicon tetragonos: Four-cornered, square Original Word: τετράγωνος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rectangular, foursquare. From tessares and gonia; four-cornered, i.e. Square -- foursquare. see GREEK tessares see GREEK gonia Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5068: τετράγωνοςτετράγωνος, τετραγον (from τέτρα, which see, and γωνος (i. e. γωνία)), quadrangular, square; (A. V. four-square) (Vulg.in quadro positus): Revelation 21:16. (The Sept.; Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Plutarch, others.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From the Greek words τέσσαρες (tessares), meaning "four," and γωνία (gōnia), meaning "angle" or "corner."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τετράγωνος, the concept of a square or four-cornered shape can be related to the Hebrew word רָבוּעַ (rābûaʿ), which means "square" or "four-sided." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe the shape of certain objects, such as the altar in Exodus 27:1. Usage: The word τετράγωνος is used in the New Testament to describe the shape of the New Jerusalem in the Book of Revelation. It is a term that conveys the idea of perfection and completeness, as a square is a symbol of stability and balance. Context: The term τετράγωνος appears in the New Testament in the context of the description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:16. The passage describes the city as being laid out as a square, with its length, width, and height being equal. This geometric description emphasizes the perfection and divine order of the heavenly city. The square shape is often associated with completeness and stability, reflecting the eternal and unchanging nature of God's kingdom. In ancient architecture and symbolism, the square was considered a representation of the earth, while the circle symbolized the heavens. Thus, the use of τετράγωνος in Revelation underscores the idea of heaven and earth coming together in perfect harmony in the New Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations τετράγωνα τετράγωνοι τετράγωνον τετραγωνος τετράγωνος τετραγώνων tetragonos tetragōnos tetrágonos tetrágōnosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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