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κοσμοκράτωρ G2888

G2888 is the Greek word κοσμοκράτωρ, transliterated kosmokrátōr. The King James Version most often renders it rulers.

Word: κοσμοκράτωρTransliteration: kosmokrátōrLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan.

Where it comes from

from G2889 (κόσμος) and G2902 (κρατέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

rulers 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: ruler.

Verses using κοσμοκράτωρ

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Ephesians 6:12 · KJV

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2888 mean?

G2888 is the Greek word κοσμοκράτωρ (kosmokrátōr), meaning a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan.

How is G2888 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rulers (1 time).

How many times does G2888 appear in the Bible?

κοσμοκράτωρ (kosmokrátōr) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2888 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2889 (κόσμος) and G2902 (κρατέω).

Nearby entries

G2885 · κοσμέω — to put in proper order, i.e. decorate…G2886 · κοσμικός — terrene ("cosmic"), literally (mundane) or…G2887 · κόσμιος — orderly, i.e. decorous G2889 · κόσμος — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by…G2890 · Κούαρτος — Quartus, a Christian G2891 · κοῦμι — cumi (i.e. rise!)

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