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ἀλλόφυλος G246

G246 is the Greek word ἀλλόφυλος, transliterated allóphylos. The King James Version most often renders it one of another nation.

Word: ἀλλόφυλοςTransliteration: allóphylosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

foreign, i.e. (specially) Gentile.

Where it comes from

from G243 (ἄλλος) and G5443 (φυλή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

one of another nation 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: one of another nation.

Verses using ἀλλόφυλος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 10:28 · KJV

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Common questions

What does Strong's G246 mean?

G246 is the Greek word ἀλλόφυλος (allóphylos), meaning foreign, i.e. (specially) Gentile.

How is G246 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it one of another nation (1 time).

How many times does G246 appear in the Bible?

ἀλλόφυλος (allóphylos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G246 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G243 (ἄλλος) and G5443 (φυλή).

Nearby entries

G243 · ἄλλος — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)G244 · ἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος — overseeing others' affairs, i.e. a meddler…G245 · ἀλλότριος — another's, i.e. not one's own; by extension…G247 · ἄλλως — differently G248 · ἀλοάω — to tread out grain G249 · ἄλογος — irrational

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