ῥαφίς

rhaphisneedleHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ῥαφίς, -ίδος, ἡ

(ῥάπτω, to sew),

a needle: Matthew 19:24, Mark 10:25 (cf. βελόνη).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Matthew 19:24ῥαφίδος · of a needle
    Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
  2. Mark 10:25ῥαφίδος · needle
    It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”