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ἔχθρα G2189

G2189 is the Greek word ἔχθρα, transliterated échthra. The King James Version most often renders it enmity.

Word: ἔχθραTransliteration: échthraLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition.

Where it comes from

feminine of G2190 (ἐχθρός).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

enmity 5×hatred 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: enmity, hatred.

Verses using ἔχθρα

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 23:12 · KJV

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.

Romans 8:7 · KJV

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

Galatians 5:20 · KJV

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

Ephesians 2:15 · KJV

Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;

Ephesians 2:16 · KJV

And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

James 4:4 · KJV

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2189 mean?

G2189 is the Greek word ἔχθρα (échthra), meaning hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition.

How is G2189 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it enmity (5 times), hatred (1 time).

How many times does G2189 appear in the Bible?

ἔχθρα (échthra) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2189 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of G2190 (ἐχθρός).

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