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πόῤῥω G4206

G4206 is the Greek word πόῤῥω, transliterated pórrhō. The King James Version most often renders it far.

Word: πόῤῥωTransliteration: pórrhōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

forwards, i.e. at a distance.

Where it comes from

adverb from G4253 (πρό).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

far 2×great way off 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: far, a great way off.

Verses using πόῤῥω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 15:8 · KJV

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

Mark 7:6 · KJV

He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.

Luke 14:32 · KJV

Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4206 mean?

G4206 is the Greek word πόῤῥω (pórrhō), meaning forwards, i.e. at a distance.

How is G4206 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it far (2 times), great way off (1 time).

How many times does G4206 appear in the Bible?

πόῤῥω (pórrhō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4206 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: adverb from G4253 (πρό).

Nearby entries

G4203 · πορνεύω — to act the harlot, i.e. (literally) indulge…G4204 · πόρνη — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater G4205 · πόρνος — akin to the base of G4097 (πιπράσκω)); a…G4207 · πόῤῥωθεν — from far, or (by implication) at a…G4208 · ποῤῥωτέρω — further, i.e. a greater distance G4209 · πορφύρα — the "purple" mussel, i.e. (by implication)…

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