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κρημνός G2911
G2911 is the Greek word κρημνός, transliterated krēmnós. The King James Version most often renders it steep place.
What it means
overhanging, i.e. a precipice.
Where it comes from
from G2910 (κρεμάννυμι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: steep place.
Verses using κρημνός
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:32 · KJV
And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.
Mark 5:13 · KJV
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
Luke 8:33 · KJV
Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2911 mean?
G2911 is the Greek word κρημνός (krēmnós), meaning overhanging, i.e. a precipice.
How is G2911 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it steep place (2 times), steep (1 time).
How many times does G2911 appear in the Bible?
κρημνός (krēmnós) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2911 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2910 (κρεμάννυμι).
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