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ὄρνις G3733
G3733 is the Greek word ὄρνις, transliterated órnis. The King James Version most often renders it hen.
What it means
a bird (as rising in the air), i.e. (specially), a hen (or female domestic fowl).
Where it comes from
probably from a prolonged form of the base of G3735 (ὄρος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hen.
Verses using ὄρνις
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 23:37 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Luke 13:34 · KJV
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!
Common questions
What does Strong's G3733 mean?
G3733 is the Greek word ὄρνις (órnis), meaning a bird (as rising in the air), i.e. (specially), a hen (or female domestic fowl).
How is G3733 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hen (2 times).
How many times does G3733 appear in the Bible?
ὄρνις (órnis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3733 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably from a prolonged form of the base of G3735 (ὄρος).
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