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αἰχμαλωσία G161

G161 is the Greek word αἰχμαλωσία, transliterated aichmalōsía. The King James Version most often renders it captivity.

Word: αἰχμαλωσίαTransliteration: aichmalōsíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

captivity.

Where it comes from

from G164 (αἰχμάλωτος).

How the King James Version translates it

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

captivity 2×captive 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: captivity.

Verses using αἰχμαλωσία

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Ephesians 4:8 · KJV

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Revelation 13:10 · KJV

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Common questions

What does Strong's G161 mean?

G161 is the Greek word αἰχμαλωσία (aichmalōsía), meaning captivity.

How is G161 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it captivity (2 times), captive (1 time).

How many times does G161 appear in the Bible?

αἰχμαλωσία (aichmalōsía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G161 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G164 (αἰχμάλωτος).

Nearby entries

G158 · αἴτιον — a reason or crime (like G156 (αἰτία))G159 · αἴτιος — causative, i.e. (concretely) a causer G160 · αἰφνίδιος — unexpected, i.e. (adverbially) suddenly G162 · αἰχμαλωτεύω — to capture (like G163 (αἰχμαλωτίζω))G163 · αἰχμαλωτίζω — to make captive G164 · αἰχμάλωτος — properly, a prisoner of war, i.e. (genitive…

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