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πυκνός G4437

G4437 is the Greek word πυκνός, transliterated pyknós. The King James Version most often renders it often.

Word: πυκνόςTransliteration: pyknósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

clasped (thick), i.e. (figuratively) frequent; neuter plural (as adverb) frequently.

Where it comes from

from the same as G4635 (σκηνοποιός).

How the King James Version translates it

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

often 2×oftener 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: often(-er).

Verses using πυκνός

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 5:33 · KJV

And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?

Acts 24:26 · KJV

He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.

1 Timothy 5:23 · KJV

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4437 mean?

G4437 is the Greek word πυκνός (pyknós), meaning clasped (thick), i.e. (figuratively) frequent; neuter plural (as adverb) frequently.

How is G4437 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it often (2 times), oftener (1 time).

How many times does G4437 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4437 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G4635 (σκηνοποιός).

Nearby entries

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