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κρούω G2925

G2925 is the Greek word κρούω, transliterated kroúō. The King James Version most often renders it knock.

Word: κρούωTransliteration: kroúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 9 verses

What it means

to rap.

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

knock 4×knocketh 3×knocked at 1×knocking 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: knock.

Verses using κρούω

All 9 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 7:7 · KJV

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Matthew 7:8 · KJV

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Luke 11:9 · KJV

And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

Luke 11:10 · KJV

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Luke 12:36 · KJV

And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.

Luke 13:25 · KJV

When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

Acts 12:13 · KJV

And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

Acts 12:16 · KJV

But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

Revelation 3:20 · KJV

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2925 mean?

G2925 is the Greek word κρούω (kroúō), meaning to rap.

How is G2925 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it knock (4 times), knocketh (3 times), knocked at (1 time), knocking (1 time).

How many times does G2925 appear in the Bible?

κρούω (kroúō) is tagged in 9 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2925 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb.

Nearby entries

G2922 · κριτήριον — a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by…G2923 · κριτής — a judge (genitive case or specially)G2924 · κριτικός — decisive ("critical"), i.e. discriminative G2926 · κρύπτη — a hidden place, i.e. cellar ("crypt")G2927 · κρυπτός — concealed, i.e. private G2928 · κρύπτω — to conceal (properly, by covering)

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