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Πύθων G4436

G4436 is the Greek word Πύθων, transliterated Pýthōn. The King James Version most often renders it divination.

Word: ΠύθωνTransliteration: PýthōnLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a Python, i.e. (by analogy, with the supposed diviner there) inspiration (soothsaying).

Where it comes from

from (the name of the region where Delphi, the seat of the famous oracle, was located).

How the King James Version translates it

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

divination 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: divination.

Verses using Πύθων

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 16:16 · KJV

And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:

Common questions

What does Strong's G4436 mean?

G4436 is the Greek word Πύθων (Pýthōn), meaning a Python, i.e. (by analogy, with the supposed diviner there) inspiration (soothsaying).

How is G4436 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G4436 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4436 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (the name of the region where Delphi, the seat of the famous oracle, was located).

Nearby entries

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