type:
- "[[Greek Words|Greek Word]]"
Strongs_no: G1577
Greek Spelling: ἐκκλησία
transliteration: Ekklesia
definition: an assembly, congregation, church; the Church, the whole body of Christian believers.
related Hebrew words: H6951
pronunciation: ek-klay-see'-ah
aliases:
- G1577
- Ekklesia| Strong's # | G1577 |
|---|---|
| Greek Spelling | |
| Pronunciation | eck-clay-SEE-ah |
| Transliteration | Ekklesia |
| Definition | assembly, church, congregation |
Acts 5.11 Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.
Matt 16.18 I also tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
1 Cor 15.9 For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.
Col 1.18 He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.