Strong's Lexicon
G1170
G1170 — δεῖνα
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1170 |
|---|---|
| Word: | δεῖνα |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | probably a derivative of deos (dread), through the idea of forgetting the name as fearful, i.e. strange |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | deina |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | dei`-nah |
| Meaning: | 1. so and so (when the person is not specified) |
| KJV Renderings: | such a man |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
δεῖνα, ὁ, ἡ; genitive δεινός; dative δεινι; accusative τόν, τήν, τό δεῖνα (cf. Matthiae, § 151), such a one, a certain one, i. e. one whose name I cannot call on the instant, or whose name it is of no importance to mention; once in the Scriptures, viz. Mat 26:18. (Aristophanes, Demosthenes, others.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
δεῖνα (such a man)
Matthew 26:18
- KJV: And he said Go into the city to such a man and say unto him The Master saith My time is at hand I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples
- GK: ο δε είπεν υπάγετε εις την πόλιν προς τον δείνα και είπατε αυτώ ο διδάσκαλος λέγει ο καιρός μου εγγύς εστι προς σε ποιώ το πάσχα μετά των μαθητών μου