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ἑρμηνεύω G2059
G2059 is the Greek word ἑρμηνεύω, transliterated hermēneúō. The King James Version most often renders it interpretation.
What it means
to translate.
Where it comes from
from a presumed derivative of G2060 (Ἑρμῆς) (as the god of language).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: interpret.
Verses using ἑρμηνεύω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
John 1:38 · KJV
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
John 1:42 · KJV
And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
John 9:7 · KJV
And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
Hebrews 7:2 · KJV
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2059 mean?
G2059 is the Greek word ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō), meaning to translate.
How is G2059 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it interpretation (2 times), being interpreted (1 time), being by interpretation (1 time).
How many times does G2059 appear in the Bible?
ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2059 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a presumed derivative of G2060 (Ἑρμῆς) (as the god of language).
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