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κώνωψ G2971
G2971 is the Greek word κώνωψ, transliterated kṓnōps. The King James Version most often renders it gnat.
What it means
a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis).
Where it comes from
apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gnat.
Verses using κώνωψ
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:24 · KJV
Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2971 mean?
G2971 is the Greek word κώνωψ (kṓnōps), meaning a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis).
How is G2971 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gnat (1 time).
How many times does G2971 appear in the Bible?
κώνωψ (kṓnōps) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2971 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι).
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