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κύπτω G2955

G2955 is the Greek word κύπτω, transliterated kýptō. The King James Version most often renders it stooped.

Word: κύπτωTransliteration: kýptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to bend forward.

Where it comes from

probably from the base of G2949 (κῦμα).

How the King James Version translates it

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

stooped 2×stoop down 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: stoop (down).

Verses using κύπτω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 1:7 · KJV

And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.

John 8:6 · KJV

This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

John 8:8 · KJV

And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2955 mean?

G2955 is the Greek word κύπτω (kýptō), meaning to bend forward.

How is G2955 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it stooped (2 times), stoop down (1 time).

How many times does G2955 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2955 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from the base of G2949 (κῦμα).

Nearby entries

G2952 · κυνάριον — a puppy G2953 · Κύπριος — a Cyprian (Cypriot), i.e. inhabitant of Cyprus G2954 · Κύπρος — Cyprus, an island in the Mediterranean G2956 · Κυρηναῖος — i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene G2957 · Κυρήνη — Cyrene, a region of Africa G2958 · Κυρήνιος — Cyrenius (i.e. Quirinus), a Roman

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