G4206: πόῤῥω
pórrhō · “far (away)”
Definition
forwards, i.e. at a distance
KJV translates it as: far, a great way off
Word origin: adverb from G4253 (πρό);
Extended definition
πόρρω
adv. (in older Attic, πρόσω), [in LXX for רָחוֹק, etc. ;]
far off: Mat.15:8, Mrk.7:6" (LXX), Luk.14:32; comparat., πορρώτερον (-ρω, T), Luk.24:28.†
(AS)
adv. (in older Attic, πρόσω), [in LXX for רָחוֹק, etc. ;]
far off: Mat.15:8, Mrk.7:6" (LXX), Luk.14:32; comparat., πορρώτερον (-ρω, T), Luk.24:28.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4206 is translated
- far away ×2
- far off ×1
- farther ×1
Bible verses with G4206 (pórrhō)
Pórrhō appears in 4 verses.
- Matthew 15:8
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
- Mark 7:6
He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
- Luke 14:32
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
- Luke 24:28
And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.