ἐπιγραφή
epigraphē
inscription
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given data, the Greek word ἐπιγραφή (epigraphē) is defined as an "inscription." It occurs five times in the Bible, indicating a relatively limited scope of usage. The fact that ἐπιγραφή is described as an "inscription" suggests that it refers to a written message or text carved into a surface, likely stone or metal. This could encompass a wide range of written materials, from monumental inscriptions to more mundane ones like labels or labels. The limited occurrences of this term in the Bible might imply that inscriptions held significance or played a role in specific contexts, such as identifying individuals, marking events, or conveying important messages. However, the limited data available makes it difficult to elaborate further on its specific significance or usage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
He asked them, “Whose is this image and inscription?”
Mark 12:16They brought it. He said to them, “Whose is this image and inscription?” They said to him, “Caesar’s.”
Mark 15:26The superscription of his accusation was written over him, “THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Luke 20:24Show me a denarius. Whose image and inscription are on it?” They answered, “Caesar’s.”
Luke 23:38An inscription was also written over him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”