◄ 3977. pedinos ►
Strong's Lexicon pedinos: Level, flat, plain Original Word: πεδινός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pedinos Pronunciation: pe-dee-NOS Phonetic Spelling: (ped-ee-nos') Definition: Level, flat, plain Meaning: level, low-lying, flat. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πέδον" (pedon), meaning "ground" or "plain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is מִישׁוֹר (mishor), Strong's Hebrew 4334, which also means level or plain. Usage: The Greek adjective "πεδινός" (pedinos) is used to describe something that is level or flat, typically referring to geographical features such as plains or flatlands. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe areas that are even and suitable for gatherings or travel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, flat and level areas were significant for several reasons. They were often used for agriculture due to the ease of farming on level ground. Additionally, plains were strategic locations for travel and communication, as they provided unobstructed pathways. In biblical times, such areas were also common places for gatherings, teaching, and significant events, as they could accommodate large groups of people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pedion (a plain) Definition level, plain NASB Translation level (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3977: πεδινός πεδινός, πεδινῇ, πεδινον (πεδίον (a plain), πέδον (the ground)), level, plain: Luke 6:17. (Xenophon, Polybius, Plutarch, Dio Cass., others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance level, a plain. From a derivative of pous (meaning the ground); level (as easy for the feet) -- plain. see GREEK pous Forms and Transliterations πεδία πεδινή πεδινήν πεδινής πεδινου πεδινού πεδινοῦ πεδίοις πεδίον πεδίου πεδίω πεδίων pedinou pedinoû Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:17 Adj-GMS GRK: ἐπὶ τόπου πεδινοῦ καὶ ὄχλος NAS: with them and stood on a level place; KJV: in the plain, and INT: on a place level and crowd Strong's Greek 3977 1 Occurrence πεδινοῦ — 1 Occ.