πέτρα

petraNoun (Feminine)G4073

rock

From: feminine of the same as G4074 (Πέτρος);

Short Definition

a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a rock, i.e. a mass of live rock as distinct from πέτρος, a detached stone or boulder : of a hollow rock, a cave, (of. ). Metaphorical, (on the meaning, see Hort, Eccl., 16 ff., but cf. also ICC, in l); = πέτρος, " (LXX) .
LXX Usage: chiefly for סֶלַע, צוּר

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
5
Luke
3
Revelation
2
1 Corinthians
1
1 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:4
  • Luke 6:48
  • Luke 8:13
  • Matthew 27:51
  • Matthew 7:24

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