Greek core word #300 · noun · 49 times in the New Testament
γραφή
grah-FAYγραφή, γραφῆς, ἡ — writing, scripture
- First declension feminine in -η; oxytone (γραφῆς, γραφῇ).
- αἱ γραφαί “the Scriptures”.
Forms in bold occur in the New Testament; the others complete the pattern. A dash (—) marks a form that does not exist.
First declension, feminine in -η
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | γραφή | γραφαί |
| Genitive | γραφῆς | γραφῶν |
| Dative | γραφῇ | γραφαῖς |
| Accusative | γραφήν | γραφάς |
| Vocative | γραφή | γραφαί |
Where you meet it
First met in passage 19, Mark 12:10–11.
From Appendix B of the Greek and Latin with Jerome study companion · PDF page 209 · open the PDF here