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στρεβλόω G4761

G4761 is the Greek word στρεβλόω, transliterated streblóō. The King James Version most often renders it wrest.

Word: στρεβλόωTransliteration: streblóōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to wrench, i.e. (specially), to torture (by the rack), but only figuratively, to pervert.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G4762 (στρέφω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

wrest 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: wrest.

Verses using στρεβλόω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 3:16 · KJV

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4761 mean?

G4761 is the Greek word στρεβλόω (streblóō), meaning to wrench, i.e. (specially), to torture (by the rack), but only figuratively, to pervert.

How is G4761 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G4761 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4761 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G4762 (στρέφω).

Nearby entries

G4758 · στρατολογέω — to gather (or select) as a warrior, i.e…G4759 · στρατοπεδάρχης — a ruler of an army, i.e. (specially), a…G4760 · στρατόπεδον — a camping-ground, i.e. (by implication) a…G4762 · στρέφω — to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse…G4763 · στρηνιάω — to be luxurious G4764 · στρῆνος — a "straining", "strenuousness" or…

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