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κανών G2583
G2583 is the Greek word κανών, transliterated kanṓn. The King James Version most often renders it rule.
What it means
a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity).
Where it comes from
from (a straight reed, i.e. rod).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: line, rule.
Verses using κανών
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 10:13 · KJV
But we will not boast of things without our measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
2 Corinthians 10:15 · KJV
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
2 Corinthians 10:16 · KJV
To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man’s line of things made ready to our hand.
Galatians 6:16 · KJV
And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
Philippians 3:16 · KJV
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2583 mean?
G2583 is the Greek word κανών (kanṓn), meaning a rule ("canon"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity).
How is G2583 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it rule (4 times), line (1 time), according to (1 time).
How many times does G2583 appear in the Bible?
κανών (kanṓn) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2583 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (a straight reed, i.e. rod).
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