Strong's Lexicon tristegon: Third story, third floor Original Word: τριστέγον Word Origin: From Greek roots τρι- (tri-, meaning "three") and στέγη (stegē, meaning "roof" or "covering"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "tristegon," as the concept of multi-story buildings is more prevalent in the Greco-Roman context than in ancient Hebrew architecture. However, the Hebrew word "עֲלִיָּה" (aliyah, Strong's H5944), meaning "upper room" or "loft," can be considered a functional parallel. Usage: The term "tristegon" refers to the third level or account of a building. In the context of ancient architecture, it denotes the uppermost part of a structure, often used for various purposes, including living quarters or storage. The word is used in the New Testament to describe the location of an event or gathering. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, multi-story buildings were common in urban areas. The third account of a building, or "tristegon," would typically be accessed by stairs and could serve as a place for meetings, dining, or sleeping. These upper rooms were often more private and quieter than the lower levels, making them suitable for gatherings or prayer meetings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tristegos (of three stories); from treis and stegé Definition the third story NASB Translation third floor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5152: τρίστεγοςτρίστεγος, τρίστεγον (τρεῖς and στέγη), hating three roofs or stories: Dionysius Halicarnassus 3, 68; (Josephus, b. j. 5, 5, 5); τό τρίστεγον, the third story, Acts 20:9 (Genesis 6:16 Symm.); ἡ τριστεγη, Artemidorus Daldianus, oneir. 4, 46. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance third story Neuter of a compound of treis and stege as noun; a third roof (story) -- third loft. see GREEK treis see GREEK stege Forms and Transliterations τριστεγου τριστέγου tristegou tristégouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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