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ἑλκύω G1670

G1670 is the Greek word ἑλκύω, transliterated helkýō. The King James Version most often renders it draw.

Word: ἑλκύωTransliteration: helkýōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

to drag (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

draw 4×drew 4×

Strong's own list of renderings: draw.

Verses using ἑλκύω

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

John 6:44 · KJV

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 12:32 · KJV

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

John 18:10 · KJV

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 21:6 · KJV

And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

John 21:11 · KJV

Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.

Acts 16:19 · KJV

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

Acts 21:30 · KJV

And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.

James 2:6 · KJV

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

Common questions

What does Strong's G1670 mean?

G1670 is the Greek word ἑλκύω (helkýō), meaning to drag (literally or figuratively).

How is G1670 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it draw (4 times), drew (4 times).

How many times does G1670 appear in the Bible?

ἑλκύω (helkýō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1670 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι).

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