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βοῤῥᾶς G1005
G1005 is the Greek word βοῤῥᾶς, transliterated borrhâs. The King James Version most often renders it north.
What it means
the north (properly, wind).
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: north.
Verses using βοῤῥᾶς
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 13:29 · KJV
And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
Revelation 21:13 · KJV
On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1005 mean?
G1005 is the Greek word βοῤῥᾶς (borrhâs), meaning the north (properly, wind).
How is G1005 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it north (2 times).
How many times does G1005 appear in the Bible?
βοῤῥᾶς (borrhâs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1005 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
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