πορεία

poreiajourneyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

πορεία, -ας, ἡ

(πορεύω), [in LXX chiefly for הֲלִיכָה and cogn. forms ;]

1. a journey: Luke 13:22.

2. a going: metaphorically ("the rich man perishes while he is still on the move," Hort., in l), James 1:11.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 13:22πορείαν · His way
    Then Jesus traveled throughout the towns and villages, teaching as He made His way toward Jerusalem.
  2. James 1:11πορείαις · pursuits
    For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.