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ἀναστρέφω G390

G390 is the Greek word ἀναστρέφω, transliterated anastréphō. The King James Version most often renders it conversation.

Word: ἀναστρέφωTransliteration: anastréphōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 11 verses

What it means

to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. remain, live.

Where it comes from

from G303 (ἀνά) and G4762 (στρέφω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

conversation 2×live 2×abode 1×overthrew 1×returned 1×return 1×behave thyself 1×were 1×pass 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abide, behave self, have conversation, live, overthrow, pass, return, be used.

Verses using ἀναστρέφω

All 11 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 17:22 · KJV

And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

John 2:15 · KJV

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;

Acts 5:22 · KJV

But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,

Acts 15:16 · KJV

After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:

2 Corinthians 1:12 · KJV

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Ephesians 2:3 · KJV

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

1 Timothy 3:15 · KJV

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Hebrews 10:33 · KJV

Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.

Hebrews 13:18 · KJV

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

1 Peter 1:17 · KJV

And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

2 Peter 2:18 · KJV

For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.

Common questions

What does Strong's G390 mean?

G390 is the Greek word ἀναστρέφω (anastréphō), meaning to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. remain, live.

How is G390 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it conversation (2 times), live (2 times), abode (1 time), overthrew (1 time), returned (1 time), among others.

How many times does G390 appear in the Bible?

ἀναστρέφω (anastréphō) is tagged in 11 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G390 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G303 (ἀνά) and G4762 (στρέφω).

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