Word study · Greek

graphē

writing, Scripture

Say it: graf-AY (approximate)

γραφή

What it means

A writing, and in the New Testament most often the Scriptures. The Bereans were "examining the Scriptures daily" (17:11).

Range of meaning

  • ScriptureThe sacred writings.
  • A passageA particular text.

In Acts

  • Chapter 17

    "Examining the Scriptures daily" (17:2, 17:11).