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ἄγκιστρον G44

G44 is the Greek word ἄγκιστρον, transliterated ánkistron. The King James Version most often renders it hook.

Word: ἄγκιστρονTransliteration: ánkistronLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a hook (as bent).

Where it comes from

from the same as G43 (ἀγκάλη).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

hook 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: hook.

Verses using ἄγκιστρον

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Matthew 17:27 · KJV

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

Common questions

What does Strong's G44 mean?

G44 is the Greek word ἄγκιστρον (ánkistron), meaning a hook (as bent).

How is G44 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it hook (1 time).

How many times does G44 appear in the Bible?

ἄγκιστρον (ánkistron) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G44 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G43 (ἀγκάλη).

Nearby entries

G41 · ἁγιότης — sanctity (i.e. properly, the state)G42 · ἁγιωσύνη — sacredness (i.e. properly, the quality)G43 · ἀγκάλη — an arm (as curved)G45 · ἄγκυρα — an "anchor" (as crooked)G46 · ἄγναφος — properly, unfulled, i.e. (by implication)…G47 · ἁγνεία — cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially) chastity

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