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πῆχυς G4083
G4083 is the Greek word πῆχυς, transliterated pēchys. The King James Version most often renders it cubits.
What it means
the fore-arm, i.e. (as a measure) a cubit.
Where it comes from
of uncertain affinity.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cubit.
Verses using πῆχυς
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:27 · KJV
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
John 21:8 · KJV
And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
Revelation 21:17 · KJV
And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4083 mean?
G4083 is the Greek word πῆχυς (pēchys), meaning the fore-arm, i.e. (as a measure) a cubit.
How is G4083 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cubits (2 times), cubit (1 time).
How many times does G4083 appear in the Bible?
πῆχυς (pēchys) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4083 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain affinity.
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