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κολωνία G2862
G2862 is the Greek word κολωνία, transliterated kolōnía. The King James Version most often renders it colony.
What it means
a Roman "colony" for veterans.
Where it comes from
of Latin origin.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: colony.
Verses using κολωνία
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 16:12 · KJV
And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2862 mean?
G2862 is the Greek word κολωνία (kolōnía), meaning a Roman "colony" for veterans.
How is G2862 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it colony (1 time).
How many times does G2862 appear in the Bible?
κολωνία (kolōnía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2862 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Latin origin.
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