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ἕλκος G1668
G1668 is the Greek word ἕλκος, transliterated hélkos. The King James Version most often renders it sore.
What it means
an ulcer (as if drawn together).
Where it comes from
probably from G1670 (ἑλκύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sore.
Verses using ἕλκος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Revelation 16:2 · KJV
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.
Revelation 16:11 · KJV
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1668 mean?
G1668 is the Greek word ἕλκος (hélkos), meaning an ulcer (as if drawn together).
How is G1668 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sore (1 time), sores (1 time).
How many times does G1668 appear in the Bible?
ἕλκος (hélkos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1668 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G1670 (ἑλκύω).
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