Greek · G4746 · unreviewed

στοιβάς

Leafy branch

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στοιβάς G4746
Pronunciation stoibás

What does στοιβάς (stoibás) mean in the Bible?

στοιβάς (stoibás) is a Greek word meaning "leafy branch". στοιβάς, see: στιβάς.

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Meaning

leafy branch
Extended definition

Leafy branches or rushes spread as bedding, specifically palm fronds in triumphal processions.

στιβάς, -άδος, ἡ, [in Aq.: Eze.46:23 (טִירוֺת) * ;] a litter of leaves or rushes: pl., Mrk.11:8 (Rec. στοιβ-).

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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