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κρίνον G2918

G2918 is the Greek word κρίνον, transliterated krínon. The King James Version most often renders it lilies.

Word: κρίνονTransliteration: krínonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a lily.

Where it comes from

perhaps a prim word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

lilies 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: lily.

Verses using κρίνον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:28 · KJV

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

Luke 12:27 · KJV

Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2918 mean?

G2918 is the Greek word κρίνον (krínon), meaning a lily.

How is G2918 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it lilies (2 times).

How many times does G2918 appear in the Bible?

κρίνον (krínon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2918 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps a prim word.

Nearby entries

G2915 · κριθή — barley G2916 · κρίθινος — consisting of barley G2917 · κρίμα — a decision (the function or the effect, for…G2919 · κρίνω — by implication, to try, condemn, punish G2920 · κρίσις — decision (subjectively or objectively, for…G2921 · Κρίσπος — "crisp"; Crispus, a Corinthian

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