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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ὅς G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Pronunciation hós
Relative pronoun that agrees with antecedent in gender but may vary in case through attraction or construction according to sense.
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πρός G4314 to/with
Pronunciation prós
Directional preposition expressing motion toward, relational proximity, and purpose; often indicates goal or intended endpoint.
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οὖς G3775 the ear (physically or mentally)
Pronunciation oûs
Physical ear and metaphorical capacity to hear/understand; "having ears" idiomatically means spiritual receptiveness to God's message.
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λαλέω G2980 to speak
Pronunciation laléō
Speaking that emphasizes the act of utterance itself rather than the content or meaning of words
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ἐν G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Pronunciation en
Denotes location, state, means, or mystical union; especially "in Christ" expressing the believer's spiritual position.
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ταμεῖον G5009 inner room
Pronunciation tameîon
A private, enclosed room—emphasizing secrecy and separation from public view or observation.
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κηρύσσω G2784 to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
Pronunciation kērýssō
Public proclamation of divine truth, especially gospel, with authority and reach beyond private teaching
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ἐπί G1909 upon/to/against
Pronunciation epí
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δῶμα G1430 housetop
Pronunciation dōma
Flat eastern rooftop used as accessible outdoor space, not merely a roof covering structure.
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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's G3739, G4314, G3775, G2980, G1722, G5009, G2784, G1909, G1430
Lexical occurrences 0 verses Source Gloss
A saying contrasting private whispered speech with public rooftop proclamation.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain