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πολυτελής G4185
G4185 is the Greek word πολυτελής, transliterated polytelḗs. The King James Version most often renders it very precious.
What it means
extremely expensive.
Where it comes from
from G4183 (πολύς) and G5056 (τέλος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: costly, very precious, of great price.
Verses using πολυτελής
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 14:3 · KJV
And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.
1 Timothy 2:9 · KJV
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
1 Peter 3:4 · KJV
But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4185 mean?
G4185 is the Greek word πολυτελής (polytelḗs), meaning extremely expensive.
How is G4185 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it very precious (1 time), costly (1 time), great price (1 time).
How many times does G4185 appear in the Bible?
πολυτελής (polytelḗs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4185 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4183 (πολύς) and G5056 (τέλος).
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