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ἀλέκτωρ G220
G220 is the Greek word ἀλέκτωρ, transliterated aléktōr. The King James Version most often renders it cock.
What it means
a cock or male fowl.
Where it comes from
from (to ward off).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cock.
Verses using ἀλέκτωρ
All 11 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 26:34 · KJV
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Matthew 26:74 · KJV
Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Matthew 26:75 · KJV
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Mark 14:30 · KJV
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Mark 14:68 · KJV
But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
Mark 14:72 · KJV
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
Luke 22:34 · KJV
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
Luke 22:60 · KJV
And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
Luke 22:61 · KJV
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
John 13:38 · KJV
Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
John 18:27 · KJV
Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.
Common questions
What does Strong's G220 mean?
G220 is the Greek word ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr), meaning a cock or male fowl.
How is G220 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cock (12 times).
How many times does G220 appear in the Bible?
ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G220 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to ward off).
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