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Ἐπικούρειος G1946
G1946 is the Greek word Ἐπικούρειος, transliterated Epikoúreios. The King James Version most often renders it epicureans.
What it means
an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus.
Where it comes from
from (compare G1947 (ἐπικουρία)) (a noted philosopher).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Epicurean.
Verses using Ἐπικούρειος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 17:18 · KJV
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1946 mean?
G1946 is the Greek word Ἐπικούρειος (Epikoúreios), meaning an Epicurean or follower of Epicurus.
How is G1946 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it epicureans (1 time).
How many times does G1946 appear in the Bible?
Ἐπικούρειος (Epikoúreios) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1946 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (compare G1947 (ἐπικουρία)) (a noted philosopher).
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