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Ἔφεσος G2181

G2181 is the Greek word Ἔφεσος, transliterated Éphesos. The King James Version most often renders it ephesus.

Word: ἜφεσοςTransliteration: ÉphesosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 13 verses

What it means

Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor.

Where it comes from

probably of foreign origin.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 13 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ephesus 13×

Strong's own list of renderings: Ephesus.

Verses using Ἔφεσος

All 13 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 18:19 · KJV

And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 19:1 · KJV

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

Acts 19:17 · KJV

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

Acts 19:26 · KJV

Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:

Acts 20:16 · KJV

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Acts 20:17 · KJV

And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.

1 Corinthians 15:32 · KJV

If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die.

1 Corinthians 16:8 · KJV

But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

Ephesians 1:1 · KJV

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

1 Timothy 1:3 · KJV

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

2 Timothy 1:18 · KJV

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

2 Timothy 4:12 · KJV

And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

Revelation 1:11 · KJV

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2181 mean?

G2181 is the Greek word Ἔφεσος (Éphesos), meaning Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor.

How is G2181 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ephesus (13 times).

How many times does G2181 appear in the Bible?

Ἔφεσος (Éphesos) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2181 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably of foreign origin.

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