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πύλη G4439

G4439 is the Greek word πύλη, transliterated pýlē. The King James Version most often renders it gate.

Word: πύληTransliteration: pýlēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

apparently a primary word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 9 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

gate 7×gates 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: gate.

Verses using πύλη

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 7:13 · KJV

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Matthew 7:14 · KJV

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Matthew 16:18 · KJV

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Luke 7:12 · KJV

Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.

Luke 13:24 · KJV

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Acts 3:10 · KJV

And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.

Acts 9:24 · KJV

But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.

Acts 12:10 · KJV

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4439 mean?

G4439 is the Greek word πύλη (pýlē), meaning a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively).

How is G4439 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it gate (7 times), gates (2 times).

How many times does G4439 appear in the Bible?

πύλη (pýlē) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4439 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.

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