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συκῆ G4808
G4808 is the Greek word συκῆ, transliterated sykē. The King James Version most often renders it fig tree.
What it means
a fig-tree.
Where it comes from
from G4810 (σῦκον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 16 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: fig tree.
Verses using συκῆ
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:19 · KJV
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Matthew 21:20 · KJV
And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
Matthew 21:21 · KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 24:32 · KJV
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
Mark 11:13 · KJV
And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
Mark 11:20 · KJV
And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
Mark 11:21 · KJV
And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Mark 13:28 · KJV
Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:
Luke 13:6 · KJV
He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
Luke 13:7 · KJV
Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
Luke 21:29 · KJV
And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
John 1:48 · KJV
Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
John 1:50 · KJV
Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
James 3:12 · KJV
Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Revelation 6:13 · KJV
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4808 mean?
G4808 is the Greek word συκῆ (sykē), meaning a fig-tree.
How is G4808 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fig tree (15 times), done to the fig tree (1 time).
How many times does G4808 appear in the Bible?
συκῆ (sykē) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4808 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4810 (σῦκον).
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