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ἀνακάμπτω G344

G344 is the Greek word ἀνακάμπτω, transliterated anakámptō. The King James Version most often renders it return.

Word: ἀνακάμπτωTransliteration: anakámptōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to turn back.

Where it comes from

from G303 (ἀνά) and G2578 (κάμπτω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

return 2×should 1×turn 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (re-)turn.

Verses using ἀνακάμπτω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 2:12 · KJV

And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Luke 10:6 · KJV

And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.

Acts 18:21 · KJV

But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

Common questions

What does Strong's G344 mean?

G344 is the Greek word ἀνακάμπτω (anakámptō), meaning to turn back.

How is G344 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it return (2 times), should (1 time), turn (1 time).

How many times does G344 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G344 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2578 (κάμπτω).

Nearby entries

G341 · ἀνακαινόω — to renovate G342 · ἀνακαίνωσις — renovation G343 · ἀνακαλύπτω — to unveil G345 · ἀνακεῖμαι — to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)G346 · ἀνακεφαλαίομαι — to sum up G347 · ἀνακλίνω — to lean back

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