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Κρήτη G2914
G2914 is the Greek word Κρήτη, transliterated Krḗtē. The King James Version most often renders it crete.
What it means
Crete, an island in the Mediterranean.
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Crete.
Verses using Κρήτη
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 27:7 · KJV
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
Acts 27:12 · KJV
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
Acts 27:21 · KJV
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
Titus 1:5 · KJV
For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2914 mean?
G2914 is the Greek word Κρήτη (Krḗtē), meaning Crete, an island in the Mediterranean.
How is G2914 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it crete (4 times).
How many times does G2914 appear in the Bible?
Κρήτη (Krḗtē) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2914 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
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