UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: passage, part of a document, part of Scripture

Semantic entry: 33.10

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Word, Passage

Definition: a particular portion or unit of discourse{N:001}

Notes: In rendering τόπος[b], περιοχή, or γραφή[a], it is often possible to use a rather general term such as the place or the part. In other instances one may wish to use a term meaning the words. Accordingly, RV LUK 4:21 · LV LUK 4:21 · Read together LUK 4:21 may be rendered as ‘these words have come true today as you have heard them being read.’

Sense 2: Scripture, Scripture passage

Semantic entry: 33.53

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Written Language

Definition: a particular passage of the OT{N:002}

Sense 3: the Scriptures, the holy writings

Semantic entry: 33.54

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Written Language

Definition: (pl; ῶν f) the sacred writings of the OT

Notes: Some translators have mistakenly attempted to use the rendering ‘Bible’ when translating αἱ γραφαί ‘the Scriptures’ in the NT. The reference is to the OT and not to the entire Bible, including both New and Old Testaments. It is also a mistake to translate αἱ γραφαί as ‘God’s writings,’ for this would give the impression that God himself wrote the words.

Forms: γραφαί