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κοίμησις G2838
G2838 is the Greek word κοίμησις, transliterated koímēsis. The King James Version most often renders it taking of rest.
What it means
sleeping, i.e. (by implication) repose.
Where it comes from
from G2837 (κοιμάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: taking of rest.
Verses using κοίμησις
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
John 11:13 · KJV
Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2838 mean?
G2838 is the Greek word κοίμησις (koímēsis), meaning sleeping, i.e. (by implication) repose.
How is G2838 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it taking of rest (1 time).
How many times does G2838 appear in the Bible?
κοίμησις (koímēsis) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2838 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2837 (κοιμάω).
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