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Γεργεσηνός G1086

G1086 is the Greek word Γεργεσηνός, transliterated Gergesēnós. The King James Version most often renders it gergesenes.

Word: ΓεργεσηνόςTransliteration: GergesēnósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a Gergesene (i.e. Girgashite) or one of the aborigines of Palestine.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H01622).

How the King James Version translates it

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

gergesenes 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: Gergesene.

Verses using Γεργεσηνός

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:28 · KJV

And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1086 mean?

G1086 is the Greek word Γεργεσηνός (Gergesēnós), meaning a Gergesene (i.e. Girgashite) or one of the aborigines of Palestine.

How is G1086 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G1086 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G1086 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H01622).

Nearby entries

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