G4009
πέρας
an extremity
Transliteration
pérasPronunciation
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an extremity
πέρας(péras)
Strong’s Definition
an extremity
from the same as G4008 (πέραν);
“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”
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Strong's G4009: A noun denoting end, boundary, or limit. Used both literally for geographical boundaries and metaphorically for completion or extremity. In NT usage, expresses both spatial extremities of earth and temporal completion. Significant in describing the universal scope of God's message and ultimate purposes.
U- Unveiling the Word
Πέρας represents both physical boundaries and conceptual limits. In NT contexts, it appears in phrases like "ends of the earth" to express universal scope, and in discussions of divine purposes to indicate completion. Early church writers saw it as expressing both the geographical extent of mission and the completion of God's plans. Today, it reminds us of both the global reach of the gospel and God's sovereign control over endings and completions.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: Not applicable as primary noun
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes both spatial and temporal aspects. Thayer's notes universal scope usage. LSJ traces development from physical to abstract meaning. Vine's highlights missionary context. Moulton and Milligan show documentary usage.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for she came from the ends [πέρας] of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon." (Matthew 12:42)
Additional References:
Romans 10:18, Hebrews 6:16
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Πέρας reminds us that God's message reaches to earth's furthest bounds and that He sovereignly determines all endings. The gospel's universal scope and God's complete control over conclusions encourage us in both mission and trust.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4009: A noun denoting end, boundary, or limit. Used both literally for geographical boundaries and metaphorically for completion or extremity. In NT usage, expresses both spatial extremities of earth and temporal completion. Significant in describing universal scope of God's message.
Part of speech: Noun
Tags: #Boundaries #Completion #UniversalScope #Mission #DivinePurpose #Geography #Limits #GlobalReach #Fulfillment #Sovereignty