What does ὅς · πρός · οὖς · λαλέω · ἐν · ταμεῖον · κηρύσσω · ἐπί · δῶμα mean in the Bible?
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Greek · G3739, G4314, G3775, G2980, G1722, G5009, G2784, G1909, G1430
ὃ πρὸς τὸ οὖς ἐλαλήσατε ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις κηρυχθήσεται ἐπὶ τῶν δωμάτων
The relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that · to/with · the ear (physically or mentally) · to speak · "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. · inner room · to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel) · upon/to/against · housetop
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ὅςG3739the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Pronunciationhós
Relative pronoun that agrees with antecedent in gender but may vary in case through attraction or construction according to sense.
Open lexicon entry →πρόςG4314to/with
Pronunciationprós
Directional preposition expressing motion toward, relational proximity, and purpose; often indicates goal or intended endpoint.
Open lexicon entry →οὖςG3775the ear (physically or mentally)
Pronunciationoûs
Physical ear and metaphorical capacity to hear/understand; "having ears" idiomatically means spiritual receptiveness to God's message.
Open lexicon entry →λαλέωG2980to speak
Pronunciationlaléō
Speaking that emphasizes the act of utterance itself rather than the content or meaning of words
Open lexicon entry →ἐνG1722"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Pronunciationen
Denotes location, state, means, or mystical union; especially "in Christ" expressing the believer's spiritual position.
Open lexicon entry →ταμεῖονG5009inner room
Pronunciationtameîon
A private, enclosed room—emphasizing secrecy and separation from public view or observation.
Open lexicon entry →κηρύσσωG2784to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
Pronunciationkērýssō
Public proclamation of divine truth, especially gospel, with authority and reach beyond private teaching
Open lexicon entry →ἐπίG1909upon/to/against
Pronunciationepí
Open lexicon entry →δῶμαG1430housetop
Pronunciationdōma
Flat eastern rooftop used as accessible outdoor space, not merely a roof covering structure.
Open lexicon entry →What does ὃ πρὸς τὸ οὖς ἐλαλήσατε ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις κηρυχθήσεται ἐπὶ τῶν δωμάτων (ho pros to ous elalesate en tois tameiois kerychthesetai epi ton domaton) mean in the Bible?
ὅς · πρός · οὖς · λαλέω · ἐν · ταμεῖον · κηρύσσω · ἐπί · δῶμα is a Greek phrase meaning "A saying contrasting private whispered speech with public rooftop proclamation.".
Full entry for ὃ πρὸς τὸ οὖς ἐλαλήσατε ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις κηρυχθήσεται ἐπὶ τῶν δωμάτων (G3739, G4314, G3775, G2980, G1722, G5009, G2784, G1909, G1430) · Open the biblical lexicon
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Evidence Summary
Greek phrase. A saying contrasting private whispered speech with public rooftop proclamation.
Strong'sG3739, G4314, G3775, G2980, G1722, G5009, G2784, G1909, G1430
Lexical occurrences0 versesSource Gloss
A saying contrasting private whispered speech with public rooftop proclamation.