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πῆχυς G4083

G4083 is the Greek word πῆχυς, transliterated pēchys. The King James Version most often renders it cubits.

Word: πῆχυςTransliteration: pēchysLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

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.

cubits 2×cubit 1×

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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