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Κύπρος G2954

G2954 is the Greek word Κύπρος, transliterated Kýpros. The King James Version most often renders it cyprus.

Word: ΚύπροςTransliteration: KýprosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean.

Where it comes from

of uncertain origin.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

cyprus 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: Cyprus.

Verses using Κύπρος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 11:19 · KJV

Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

Acts 21:3 · KJV

Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.

Acts 27:4 · KJV

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2954 mean?

G2954 is the Greek word Κύπρος (Kýpros), meaning Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean.

How is G2954 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it cyprus (3 times).

How many times does G2954 appear in the Bible?

Κύπρος (Kýpros) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2954 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain origin.

Nearby entries

G2951 · κύμινον — dill or fennel ("cummin")G2952 · κυνάριον — a puppy G2953 · Κύπριος — a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus G2955 · κύπτω — to bend forward G2956 · Κυρηναῖος — i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene G2957 · Κυρήνη — Cyrene, a region of Africa

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