Strong’s G2825

κλίνη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

kline

Pronunciation

KLEE-nay

Definition

Bed, Couch, Mat

Meaning

a couch, bed, portable bed or mat, a couch for reclining at meals, possibly also a bier.

Usage

The term "kline" refers to a bed or couch, often used for sleeping or reclining. In the New Testament, it is frequently associated with the sick or infirm, who were often carried on such beds. It can also denote a dining couch, reflecting the Greco-Roman custom of reclining while eating.

Bible references

Matthew 9:2;Matthew 9:6;Mark 4:21;Mark 7:4;Mark 7:30;Luke 5:18;Luke 8:16;Luke 17:34;Revelation 2:22