Limited to Mk. 13:34; Jn. 10:3; 18:16-17, the Greek noun “thuroros” meant “doorkeeper” or “watcher” of a door or gate. The New Testament says this task was performed by both males (Mk. 13:34; Jn. 10:3) and females (Jn. 18:16-17).
Limited to Mk. 13:34; Jn. 10:3; 18:16-17, the Greek noun “thuroros” meant “doorkeeper” or “watcher” of a door or gate. The New Testament says this task was performed by both males (Mk. 13:34; Jn. 10:3) and females (Jn. 18:16-17).