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βραχίων G1023
G1023 is the Greek word βραχίων, transliterated brachíōn. The King James Version most often renders it arm.
What it means
the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength.
Where it comes from
properly, comparative of G1024 (βραχύς), but apparently in the sense of (to wield).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: arm.
Verses using βραχίων
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:51 · KJV
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
John 12:38 · KJV
That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Acts 13:17 · KJV
The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1023 mean?
G1023 is the Greek word βραχίων (brachíōn), meaning the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength.
How is G1023 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it arm (3 times).
How many times does G1023 appear in the Bible?
βραχίων (brachíōn) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1023 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: properly, comparative of G1024 (βραχύς), but apparently in the sense of (to wield).
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