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μαγεύω G3096

G3096 is the Greek word μαγεύω, transliterated mageúō. The King James Version most often renders it used sorcery.

Word: μαγεύωTransliteration: mageúōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to practice magic.

Where it comes from

from G3097 (μάγος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

used sorcery 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: use sorcery.

Verses using μαγεύω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 8:9 · KJV

But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:

Common questions

What does Strong's G3096 mean?

G3096 is the Greek word μαγεύω (mageúō), meaning to practice magic.

How is G3096 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it used sorcery (1 time).

How many times does G3096 appear in the Bible?

μαγεύω (mageúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3096 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3097 (μάγος).

Nearby entries

G3093 · Μαγδαλά — the tower; Magdala (i.e. Migdala), a place…G3094 · Μαγδαληνή — a female Magdalene, i.e. inhabitant of Magdala G3095 · μαγεία — "magic"G3097 · μάγος — a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by…G3098 · Μαγώγ — Magog, a foreign nation, i.e…G3099 · Μαδιάν — Madian (i.e. Midian), a region of Arabia

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