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κυκλόω G2944
G2944 is the Greek word κυκλόω, transliterated kyklóō. The King James Version most often renders it compassed.
What it means
to encircle, i.e. surround.
Where it comes from
from the same as G2945 (κύκλῳ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: compass (about), come (stand) round about.
Verses using κυκλόω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 21:20 · KJV
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
John 10:24 · KJV
Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.
Acts 14:20 · KJV
Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Hebrews 11:30 · KJV
By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
Revelation 20:9 · KJV
And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2944 mean?
G2944 is the Greek word κυκλόω (kyklóō), meaning to encircle, i.e. surround.
How is G2944 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it compassed (2 times), came (1 time), round about (1 time), stood round about (1 time), after they were compassed (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2944 appear in the Bible?
κυκλόω (kyklóō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2944 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G2945 (κύκλῳ).
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