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βωμός G1041

G1041 is the Greek word βωμός, transliterated bōmós. The King James Version most often renders it altar.

Word: βωμόςTransliteration: bōmósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, a stand, i.e. (specially) an altar.

Where it comes from

from the base of G939 (βάσις).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

altar 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: altar.

Verses using βωμός

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 17:23 · KJV

For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1041 mean?

G1041 is the Greek word βωμός (bōmós), meaning properly, a stand, i.e. (specially) an altar.

How is G1041 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it altar (1 time).

How many times does G1041 appear in the Bible?

βωμός (bōmós) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1041 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G939 (βάσις).

Nearby entries

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