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Κεγχρεαί G2747

G2747 is the Greek word Κεγχρεαί, transliterated Kenchreaí. The King James Version most often renders it cenchrea.

Word: ΚεγχρεαίTransliteration: KenchreaíLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

Cenchreæ, a port of Corinth.

Where it comes from

probably from kegchros (millet).

How the King James Version translates it

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

cenchrea 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: Cencrea.

Verses using Κεγχρεαί

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 18:18 · KJV

And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2747 mean?

G2747 is the Greek word Κεγχρεαί (Kenchreaí), meaning Cenchreæ, a port of Corinth.

How is G2747 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cenchrea (1 time).

How many times does G2747 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2747 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from kegchros (millet).

Nearby entries

G2744 · καυχάομαι — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)G2745 · καύχημα — a boast (properly, the object; by…G2746 · καύχησις — boasting (properly, the act; by…G2748 · Κεδρών — Cedron (i.e. Kidron), a brook near Jerusalem G2749 · κεῖμαι — to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)G2750 · κειρία — a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet

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