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ῥάκος G4470
G4470 is the Greek word ῥάκος, transliterated rhákos. The King James Version most often renders it cloth.
What it means
a "rag," i.e. piece of cloth.
Where it comes from
from G4486 (ῥήγνυμι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cloth.
Verses using ῥάκος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:16 · KJV
No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
Mark 2:21 · KJV
No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4470 mean?
G4470 is the Greek word ῥάκος (rhákos), meaning a "rag," i.e. piece of cloth.
How is G4470 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cloth (2 times).
How many times does G4470 appear in the Bible?
ῥάκος (rhákos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4470 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4486 (ῥήγνυμι).
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