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κτίστης G2939
G2939 is the Greek word κτίστης, transliterated ktístēs. The King James Version most often renders it creator.
What it means
a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things).
Where it comes from
from G2936 (κτίζω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Creator.
Verses using κτίστης
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Peter 4:19 · KJV
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2939 mean?
G2939 is the Greek word κτίστης (ktístēs), meaning a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things).
How is G2939 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it creator (1 time).
How many times does G2939 appear in the Bible?
κτίστης (ktístēs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2939 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2936 (κτίζω).
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