πέδη

greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

πέδη, -ης, ἡ

(πέζα, the instep), [in LXX for נְחֹשֶׁת, etc. ;]

a fetter: Mark 5:4, Luke 8:29.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πέδη:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Mark 5:4πέδαις · shackles; πέδας · shackles
    Though he was often bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and shattered the shackles. Now there was no one with the strength to subdue him.
  2. Luke 8:29πέδαις · shackles
    For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.