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ἔσοπτρον G2072
G2072 is the Greek word ἔσοπτρον, transliterated ésoptron. The King James Version most often renders it glass.
What it means
a mirror (for looking into).
Where it comes from
from G1519 (εἰς) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: glass.
Verses using ἔσοπτρον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 13:12 · KJV
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2072 mean?
G2072 is the Greek word ἔσοπτρον (ésoptron), meaning a mirror (for looking into).
How is G2072 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it glass (1 time).
How many times does G2072 appear in the Bible?
ἔσοπτρον (ésoptron) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2072 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1519 (εἰς) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).
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