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ἔκγονον G1549

G1549 is the Greek word ἔκγονον, transliterated ékgonon. The King James Version most often renders it nephews.

Word: ἔκγονονTransliteration: ékgononLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a descendant, i.e. (specially) grandchild.

Where it comes from

neuter of a derivative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1096 (γίνομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

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

nephews 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: nephew.

Verses using ἔκγονον

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Timothy 5:4 · KJV

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1549 mean?

G1549 is the Greek word ἔκγονον (ékgonon), meaning a descendant, i.e. (specially) grandchild.

How is G1549 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G1549 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G1549 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative of a compound of G1537 (ἐκ) and G1096 (γίνομαι).

Nearby entries

G1546 · ἐκβολή — ejection, i.e. (specially) a throwing…G1547 · ἐκγαμίζω — to marry off a daughter G1548 · ἐκγαμίσκω — the same as 1547 G1550 · ἐκδαπανάω — to expend (wholly), i.e. (figuratively) exhaust G1551 · ἐκδέχομαι — to accept from some source, i.e. (by…G1552 · ἔκδηλος — wholly evident

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