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δρόμος G1408

G1408 is the Greek word δρόμος, transliterated drómos. The King James Version most often renders it course.

Word: δρόμοςTransliteration: drómosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a race, i.e. (figuratively) career.

Where it comes from

from the alternate of G5143 (τρέχω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

course 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: course.

Verses using δρόμος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 13:25 · KJV

And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

Acts 20:24 · KJV

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

2 Timothy 4:7 · KJV

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Common questions

What does Strong's G1408 mean?

G1408 is the Greek word δρόμος (drómos), meaning a race, i.e. (figuratively) career.

How is G1408 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it course (3 times).

How many times does G1408 appear in the Bible?

δρόμος (drómos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1408 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the alternate of G5143 (τρέχω).

Nearby entries

G1405 · δράσσομαι — to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap G1406 · δραχμή — a drachma or (silver) coin (as handled)G1407 · δρέπανον — a gathering hook (especially for harvesting)G1409 · Δρούσιλλα — Drusilla, a member of the Herodian family G1410 · δύναμαι — to be able or possible G1411 · δύναμις — force (literally or figuratively)…

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