Strong’s G2281

θάλασσα

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

thalassa

Pronunciation

thä'-lä-sä

Definition

Sea

Meaning

(a) the sea, in contrast to the land, (b) a particular sea or lake, e.g. the sea of Galilee (Tiberias), the Red Sea.

Usage

The Greek word "thalassa" is commonly used in the New Testament to refer to a large body of saltwater, such as a sea or ocean. It is often used both literally and metaphorically to describe vastness, depth, and sometimes chaos or danger. In the biblical context, "thalassa" can represent both the physical seas that were part of the geographical landscape of the ancient Near East and the symbolic seas that convey spiritual truths.

Bible references

Matthew 4:15;Matthew 4:18;Matthew 4:18;Matthew 8:24;Matthew 8:26;Matthew 8:27;Matthew 8:32;Matthew 13:1;Matthew 13:47;Matthew 14:25;Matthew 14:26;Matthew 15:29;Matthew 17:27;Matthew 18:6;Matthew 21:21;Matthew 23:15;Mark 1:16;Mark 1:16;Mark 2:13;Mark 3:7;Mark 4:1;Mark 4:1;Mark 4:1;Mark 4:39;Mark 4:41