Strong's Lexicon thuróros: Doorkeeper, gatekeeper Original Word: θυρωρός Word Origin: From θύρα (thyra), meaning "door" or "gate" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the role of a doorkeeper is שׁוֹעֵר (sho'er), found in passages like 1 Chronicles 9:19, where it describes the gatekeepers of the tabernacle. Usage: The term "thuróros" refers to a person assigned the responsibility of guarding or attending to a door or gate. In biblical times, this role was crucial for maintaining security and controlling access to a household or a city. The doorkeeper was responsible for opening and closing the door, allowing entry to those who were authorized and keeping out those who were not. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the role of a doorkeeper was significant, especially in larger households or city gates. Doorkeepers were often trusted servants or officials who ensured the safety and order of the premises. They were the first line of defense against intruders and played a vital role in the daily operations of a household or community. In a spiritual sense, the role of a doorkeeper can symbolize vigilance and readiness, themes that are echoed in various biblical teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thura and ouros (a guardian) Definition a doorkeeper NASB Translation doorkeeper (3), kept the door (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2377: θυρωρόςθυρωρός, θυρωρου, ὁ, ἡ (from θύρα, and ὥρα care; cf. ἀκρυωρος, πυλωρός, τιμωρός; cf. Curtius, § 501, cf. p. 101; (Vanicek, p. 900; Allen in American Journ. of Philol. i., p. 129)), a doorkeeper, porter; male or female janitor: masculine, Mark 13:34; John 10:3; feminine, John 18:16f ((Sappho), Aeschylus, Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Josephus, others; the Sept..) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a doorkeeper, gatekeeperFrom thura and ouros (a watcher); a gate- warden -- that kept the door, porter. see GREEK thura Forms and Transliterations θυρωροί θυρωρος θυρωρός θυρωρὸς θυρωρούς θυρωρω θυρωρώ θυρωρῷ thuroro thurōrō thuroros thurōros thyroro thyrōrō thyrorôi thyrōrō̂i thyroros thyrorós thyroròs thyrōros thyrōrós thyrōròsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 13:34 N-DMSGRK: καὶ τῷ θυρωρῷ ἐνετείλατο ἵνα NAS: commanded the doorkeeper to stay on the alert. KJV: and commanded the porter to watch. INT: And the doorkeeper commanded that John 10:3 N-NMS John 18:16 N-DFS John 18:17 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2377 |
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