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σύρω G4951
G4951 is the Greek word σύρω, transliterated sýrō. The King James Version most often renders it drew.
What it means
to trail.
Where it comes from
probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: drag, draw, hale.
Verses using σύρω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
John 21:8 · KJV
And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
Acts 8:3 · KJV
As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
Acts 14:19 · KJV
And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 17:6 · KJV
And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
Revelation 12:4 · KJV
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4951 mean?
G4951 is the Greek word σύρω (sýrō), meaning to trail.
How is G4951 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it drew (3 times), dragging (1 time), haling (1 time).
How many times does G4951 appear in the Bible?
σύρω (sýrō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4951 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι).
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