Greek · G4075 · unreviewed

πετρώδης

Rocky

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πετρώδης G4075
Pronunciation petrṓdēs

What does πετρώδης (petrṓdēs) mean in the Bible?

πετρώδης (petrṓdēs) is a Greek word meaning "rocky". πετρώδης, -ες (πέτρα, εἶδος), rock-like, rocky, stony: τὸ, τὰ π.

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Meaning

rocky
Extended definition

Shallow soil over bedrock; lacking depth for roots to grow spiritually or materially

(πέτρα, εἶδος), rock-like, rocky, stony: τὸ, τὰ π., of shallow soil with underlying rock, Mat.13:5, 20, Mrk.4:5, 16.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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