"the thematic form of στρώννυμι, the μι form never being visible in the NT, to spread, to strew, Mt. 21:8; Mk. 11:8; to spread a couch, make your own bed, Acts 9:34; used of a supper-chamber, pass. to have the couches spread, to be prepared, furnished, Mk. 14:15; Lk. 22:12*"
Definition and meaning
the thematic form of στρώννυμι, the μι form never being visible in the NT, to spread, to strew, Mt. 21:8; Mk. 11:8; to spread a couch, make your own bed, Acts 9:34; used of a supper-chamber, pass. to have the couches spread, to be prepared, furnished, Mk. 14:15; Lk. 22:12*
In the original Greek the word is written: στρωννύω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 stronnyo (G4766) across the King James Bible.
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
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Common questions
Strong's G4766 (stronnyo) is a Greek word that means: the thematic form of στρώννυμι, the μι form never being visible in the NT, to spread, to strew, Mt. 21:8; Mk. 11:8; to spread a couch, make your own bed, Acts 9:34; used of a supper-chamber, pass. to ... It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word stronnyo (G4766) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4766 is stronnyo, a Greek word defined as: the thematic form of στρώννυμι, the μι form never being visible in the NT, to spread, to strew, Mt. 21:8; Mk. 11:8; to spread a couch, make your own b. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
stronnyo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.