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σφυρόν G4974
G4974 is the Greek word σφυρόν, transliterated sphyrón. The King James Version most often renders it ankle bones.
What it means
compare the feminine , a hammer); the ankle (as globular).
Where it comes from
neuter of a presumed derivative probably of the same as (a ball, "sphere".
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ancle bone.
Verses using σφυρόν
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 3:7 · KJV
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4974 mean?
G4974 is the Greek word σφυρόν (sphyrón), meaning compare the feminine , a hammer); the ankle (as globular).
How is G4974 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ankle bones (1 time).
How many times does G4974 appear in the Bible?
σφυρόν (sphyrón) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4974 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative probably of the same as (a ball, "sphere".
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