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προσκολλάω G4347
G4347 is the Greek word προσκολλάω, transliterated proskolláō. The King James Version most often renders it cleave.
What it means
to glue to, i.e. (figuratively) to adhere.
Where it comes from
from G4314 (πρός) and G2853 (κολλάω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cleave, join (self).
Verses using προσκολλάω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 19:5 · KJV
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Mark 10:7 · KJV
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
Acts 5:36 · KJV
For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
Ephesians 5:31 · KJV
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4347 mean?
G4347 is the Greek word προσκολλάω (proskolláō), meaning to glue to, i.e. (figuratively) to adhere.
How is G4347 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cleave (2 times), joined themselves (1 time), joined (1 time).
How many times does G4347 appear in the Bible?
προσκολλάω (proskolláō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4347 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4314 (πρός) and G2853 (κολλάω).
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