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κόπτω G2875
G2875 is the Greek word κόπτω, transliterated kóptō. The King James Version most often renders it cut down.
What it means
to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief.
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail.
Verses using κόπτω
All 8 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 11:17 · KJV
And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
Matthew 21:8 · KJV
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Matthew 24:30 · KJV
And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Mark 11:8 · KJV
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Luke 8:52 · KJV
And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.
Luke 23:27 · KJV
And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.
Revelation 1:7 · KJV
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Revelation 18:9 · KJV
And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2875 mean?
G2875 is the Greek word κόπτω (kóptō), meaning to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief.
How is G2875 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cut down (2 times), bewailed (2 times), have (1 time), shall (1 time), mourn (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2875 appear in the Bible?
κόπτω (kóptō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2875 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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