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Πέτρος G4074
G4074 is the Greek word Πέτρος, transliterated Pétros. The King James Version most often renders it peter.
What it means
a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle.
Where it comes from
apparently a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 153 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Peter, rock.
Verses using Πέτρος
The first 40 of 149 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 4:18 · KJV
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Matthew 8:14 · KJV
And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.
Matthew 10:2 · KJV
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
Matthew 14:28 · KJV
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
Matthew 14:29 · KJV
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Matthew 15:15 · KJV
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable.
Matthew 16:16 · KJV
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Matthew 16:18 · KJV
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:22 · KJV
Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
Matthew 16:23 · KJV
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 17:1 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
Matthew 17:4 · KJV
Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Matthew 17:24 · KJV
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Matthew 17:26 · KJV
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free.
Matthew 18:21 · KJV
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Matthew 19:27 · KJV
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
Matthew 26:33 · KJV
Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.
Matthew 26:35 · KJV
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Matthew 26:37 · KJV
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Matthew 26:40 · KJV
And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?
Matthew 26:58 · KJV
But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Matthew 26:69 · KJV
Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
Matthew 26:73 · KJV
And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Matthew 26:75 · KJV
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Mark 5:37 · KJV
And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Mark 8:29 · KJV
And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Mark 8:32 · KJV
And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Mark 8:33 · KJV
But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
Mark 9:2 · KJV
And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.
Mark 9:5 · KJV
And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
Mark 10:28 · KJV
Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Mark 11:21 · KJV
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Mark 13:3 · KJV
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
Mark 14:29 · KJV
But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.
Mark 14:33 · KJV
And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
Mark 14:37 · KJV
And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?
Mark 14:54 · KJV
And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
Mark 14:66 · KJV
And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest:
Mark 14:67 · KJV
And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth.
Mark 14:70 · KJV
And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4074 mean?
G4074 is the Greek word Πέτρος (Pétros), meaning a (piece of) rock (larger than G3037 (λίθος)); as a name, Petrus, an apostle.
How is G4074 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it peter (148 times), peter's (4 times), while peter (1 time).
How many times does G4074 appear in the Bible?
Πέτρος (Pétros) is tagged in 149 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4074 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.
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