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Κρής G2912
G2912 is the Greek word Κρής, transliterated Krḗs. The King James Version most often renders it cretes.
What it means
a Cretan, i.e. inhabitant of Crete.
Where it comes from
from G2914 (Κρήτη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Crete, Cretian.
Verses using Κρής
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 2:11 · KJV
Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.
Titus 1:12 · KJV
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2912 mean?
G2912 is the Greek word Κρής (Krḗs), meaning a Cretan, i.e. inhabitant of Crete.
How is G2912 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cretes (1 time), cretians (1 time).
How many times does G2912 appear in the Bible?
Κρής (Krḗs) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2912 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2914 (Κρήτη).
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