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κάμπτω G2578
G2578 is the Greek word κάμπτω, transliterated kámptō. The King James Version most often renders it bow.
What it means
to bend.
Where it comes from
apparently a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bow.
Verses using κάμπτω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 11:4 · KJV
But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
Romans 14:11 · KJV
For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Ephesians 3:14 · KJV
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Philippians 2:10 · KJV
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
Common questions
What does Strong's G2578 mean?
G2578 is the Greek word κάμπτω (kámptō), meaning to bend.
How is G2578 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bow (2 times), have (1 time), bowed (1 time), should bow (1 time).
How many times does G2578 appear in the Bible?
κάμπτω (kámptō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2578 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.
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