Strong’s G2845

κοίτη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

koité

Pronunciation

koy-TAY

Definition

Bed, marriage bed, sexual relations

Meaning

(a) a bed, (b) a marriage bed; plur: repeated (immoral) sexual intercourse.

Usage

The Greek word "κοίτη" primarily refers to a bed or a place of lying down. In the New Testament, it is often used metaphorically to denote sexual relations or the marriage bed. The term can carry both neutral and negative connotations, depending on the context, such as in discussions of marital intimacy or illicit sexual behavior.

Bible references

Luke 11:7;Romans 9:10;Romans 13:13;Hebrews 13:4