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μασσάομαι G3145
G3145 is the Greek word μασσάομαι, transliterated massáomai. The King James Version most often renders it gnawed.
What it means
to chew.
Where it comes from
from a primary (to handle or squeeze).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gnaw.
Verses using μασσάομαι
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Revelation 16:10 · KJV
And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
Common questions
What does Strong's G3145 mean?
G3145 is the Greek word μασσάομαι (massáomai), meaning to chew.
How is G3145 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gnawed (1 time).
How many times does G3145 appear in the Bible?
μασσάομαι (massáomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3145 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a primary (to handle or squeeze).
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