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βόρβορος G1004
G1004 is the Greek word βόρβορος, transliterated bórboros. The King James Version most often renders it mire.
Word: βόρβοροςTransliteration: bórborosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse
What it means
mud.
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
mire 1×
Strong's own list of renderings: mire.
Verses using βόρβορος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
2 Peter 2:22 · KJV
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1004 mean?
G1004 is the Greek word βόρβορος (bórboros), meaning mud.
How is G1004 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mire (1 time).
How many times does G1004 appear in the Bible?
βόρβορος (bórboros) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1004 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
Nearby entries
G1001 · βολίζω — to heave the leadG1002 · βολίς — a missile, i.e. javelinG1003 · Βοόζ — Booz, (i.e. Boaz), an IsraeliteG1005 · βοῤῥᾶς — the north (properly, wind)G1006 · βόσκω — to pasture; by extension to, fodder…G1007 · Βοσόρ — Bosor (i.e. Beor), a Moabite
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