"a colonnade, cloister, covered walk supported by columns, Jn. 5:2; 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12*"
Definition and meaning
a colonnade, cloister, covered walk supported by columns, Jn. 5:2; 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: στοά
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of stoa (G4745) across the King James Bible.
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.
And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch.
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people;(and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
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Common questions
Strong's G4745 (stoa) is a Greek word that means: a colonnade, cloister, covered walk supported by columns, Jn. 5:2; 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.
The word stoa (G4745) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4745 is stoa, a Greek word defined as: a colonnade, cloister, covered walk supported by columns, Jn. 5:2; 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
stoa is a Greek word found in the New Testament.