κέντρον G2759

G2759 is the Greek word κέντρον, transliterated kéntron. The King James Version most often renders it sting.

Word: κέντρονTransliteration: kéntronLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse).

from (to prick).

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sting 2×stings 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: prick, sting.

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months.

What does Strong's G2759 mean?

G2759 is the Greek word κέντρον (kéntron), meaning a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse).

How is G2759 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sting (2 times), stings (1 time).

How many times does G2759 appear in the Bible?

κέντρον (kéntron) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2759 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to prick).