πλευρά
pleura
“side”
Definition
a rib, i.e. (by extension) side
of uncertain affinity;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Feminine)
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
πλευρά appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Suddenly 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.
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.
After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side.The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
So 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.”
Then 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.”
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