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κοινός G2839

G2839 is the Greek word κοινός, transliterated koinós. The King James Version most often renders it common.

Word: κοινόςTransliteration: koinósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane.

Where it comes from

probably from G4862 (σύν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

common 5×unclean 2×defiled 1×unholy thing 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: common, defiled, unclean, unholy.

Verses using κοινός

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 7:2 · KJV

And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.

Acts 10:14 · KJV

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

Acts 10:28 · KJV

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Acts 11:8 · KJV

But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

Romans 14:14 · KJV

I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Titus 1:4 · KJV

To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Hebrews 10:29 · KJV

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?

Jude 1:3 · KJV

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2839 mean?

G2839 is the Greek word κοινός (koinós), meaning common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane.

How is G2839 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it common (5 times), unclean (2 times), defiled (1 time), unholy thing (1 time).

How many times does G2839 appear in the Bible?

κοινός (koinós) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2839 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from G4862 (σύν).

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