γωνία
gōnia (G1137)
corner
AI Word Study
The Greek word γωνία (gōnia) is defined as "corner." Its semantic domain is Geography & Place, indicating that it is primarily used to describe physical locations or spatial relationships. This word appears 9 times in the Bible, showcasing its significance in various contexts. In its usage, γωνία often refers to a specific point or angle in a physical space, such as a corner of a room or a corner of the earth. This can imply a sense of boundary, division, or turning point. The word's meaning is straightforward and literal, without any apparent figurative or metaphorical extensions. The frequency and range of γωνία's usage suggest that it is an important concept in the biblical narrative, particularly in descriptions of physical spaces and geographical locations. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of spatial relationships and boundaries, which can have implications for understanding the biblical authors' descriptions of the world and their place within it.
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“When you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward.
Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?’
Haven’t you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the head of the corner.
But he looked at them and said, “Then what is this that is written, ‘The stone which the builders rejected was made the chief cornerstone?’
He is ‘the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.’
For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone,”
After this, I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, so that no wind would blow on the earth, or on the sea, or on any tree.
and he will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to the war; the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.