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μυστήριον G3466
G3466 is the Greek word μυστήριον, transliterated mystḗrion. The King James Version most often renders it mystery.
What it means
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
Where it comes from
from a derivative of (to shut the mouth).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 27 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: mystery.
Verses using μυστήριον
All 27 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 13:11 · KJV
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
Mark 4:11 · KJV
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
Luke 8:10 · KJV
And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
Romans 11:25 · KJV
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Romans 16:25 · KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 2:7 · KJV
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 4:1 · KJV
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 13:2 · KJV
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:2 · KJV
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
1 Corinthians 15:51 · KJV
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Ephesians 1:9 · KJV
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 3:3 · KJV
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
Ephesians 3:4 · KJV
Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:9 · KJV
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 5:32 · KJV
This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19 · KJV
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians 1:26 · KJV
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Colossians 1:27 · KJV
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Colossians 2:2 · KJV
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Colossians 4:3 · KJV
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
2 Thessalonians 2:7 · KJV
For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.
1 Timothy 3:9 · KJV
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:16 · KJV
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Revelation 1:20 · KJV
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation 10:7 · KJV
But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Revelation 17:5 · KJV
And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Revelation 17:7 · KJV
And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3466 mean?
G3466 is the Greek word μυστήριον (mystḗrion), meaning a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites).
How is G3466 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mystery (21 times), mysteries (5 times), even the mystery (1 time).
How many times does G3466 appear in the Bible?
μυστήριον (mystḗrion) is tagged in 27 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3466 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of (to shut the mouth).
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