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σκέλος G4628

G4628 is the Greek word σκέλος, transliterated skélos. The King James Version most often renders it legs.

Word: σκέλοςTransliteration: skélosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank).

Where it comes from

apparently from (to parch.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

legs 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: leg.

Verses using σκέλος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 19:31 · KJV

The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

John 19:32 · KJV

Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4628 mean?

G4628 is the Greek word σκέλος (skélos), meaning through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank).

How is G4628 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it legs (2 times).

How many times does G4628 appear in the Bible?

σκέλος (skélos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4628 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from (to parch.

Nearby entries

G4625 · σκάνδαλον — a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare…G4626 · σκάπτω — to dig G4627 · σκάφη — a "skiff" (as if dug out), or yawl (carried…G4629 · σκέπασμα — perhaps akin to the base of G4649 (σκοπός)…G4630 · Σκευᾶς — left-handed; Scevas (i.e. Scævus), an Israelite G4631 · σκευή — furniture, i.e. spare tackle

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