Definition
πλευρά, -ᾶς, ἡ
[in LXX (frequently pl. as in Hom.) chiefly for צֵלָע ;]
the side: Matthew 27:49 ([[WH]] R, mg.), John 19:34; 20:20, 25; 20:27, Acts 12:7.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πλευρά:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- John 19:34πλευρὰν · sideInstead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.
- John 20:20πλευρὰν · sideAfter He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
- John 20:25πλευρὰν · sideSo the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”
- John 20:27πλευράν · sideThen Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”
- Acts 12:7πλευρὰν · sideSuddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.