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κραιπάλη G2897

G2897 is the Greek word κραιπάλη, transliterated kraipálē. The King James Version most often renders it surfeiting.

Word: κραιπάληTransliteration: kraipálēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

properly, a headache (as a seizure of pain) from drunkenness, i.e. (by implication) a debauch (by analogy, a glut).

Where it comes from

probably from the same as G726 (ἁρπάζω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

surfeiting 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: surfeiting.

Verses using κραιπάλη

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Luke 21:34 · KJV

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2897 mean?

G2897 is the Greek word κραιπάλη (kraipálē), meaning properly, a headache (as a seizure of pain) from drunkenness, i.e. (by implication) a debauch (by analogy, a glut).

How is G2897 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G2897 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2897 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the same as G726 (ἁρπάζω).

Nearby entries

G2894 · κόφινος — a (small) basket G2895 · κράββατος — a mattress G2896 · κράζω — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or…G2898 · κρανίον — a skull ("cranium")G2899 · κράσπεδον — a margin, i.e. (specially), a fringe or tassel G2900 · κραταιός — powerful

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