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σχεδόν G4975

G4975 is the Greek word σχεδόν, transliterated schedón. The King James Version most often renders it almost.

Word: σχεδόνTransliteration: schedónLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

nigh, i.e. nearly.

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 (ἔχω) as adverb.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

almost 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: almost.

Verses using σχεδόν

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 13:44 · KJV

And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.

Acts 19:26 · KJV

Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:

Hebrews 9:22 · KJV

And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4975 mean?

G4975 is the Greek word σχεδόν (schedón), meaning nigh, i.e. nearly.

How is G4975 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it almost (3 times).

How many times does G4975 appear in the Bible?

σχεδόν (schedón) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4975 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 (ἔχω) as adverb.

Nearby entries

G4972 · σφραγίζω — to stamp (with a signet or private mark)…G4973 · σφραγίς — a signet (as fencing in or protecting from…G4974 · σφυρόν — compare the feminine , a hammer); the ankle…G4976 · σχῆμα — a figure (as a mode or circumstance), i.e…G4977 · σχίζω — to split or sever (literally or figuratively)G4978 · σχίσμα — a split or gap ("schism"), literally or figuratively

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