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οἴκημα G3612

G3612 is the Greek word οἴκημα, transliterated oíkēma. The King James Version most often renders it prison.

Word: οἴκημαTransliteration: oíkēmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a tenement, i.e. (specially), a jail.

Where it comes from

from G3611 (οἰκέω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

prison 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: prison.

Verses using οἴκημα

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 12:7 · KJV

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3612 mean?

G3612 is the Greek word οἴκημα (oíkēma), meaning a tenement, i.e. (specially), a jail.

How is G3612 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prison (1 time).

How many times does G3612 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3612 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3611 (οἰκέω).

Nearby entries

G3609 · οἰκεῖος — domestic, i.e. (as noun), a relative, adherent G3610 · οἰκέτης — a fellow resident, i.e. menial domestic G3611 · οἰκέω — to occupy a house, i.e. reside…G3613 · οἰκητήριον — a residence (literally or figuratively)G3614 · οἰκία — properly, residence (abstractly), but…G3615 · οἰκιακός — familiar, i.e. (as noun) relatives

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