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σχοινίον G4979

G4979 is the Greek word σχοινίον, transliterated schoiníon. The King James Version most often renders it small cords.

Word: σχοινίονTransliteration: schoiníonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (generally).

Where it comes from

diminutive of (a rush or flag-plant.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

small cords 1×ropes 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: small cord, rope.

Verses using σχοινίον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 2:15 · KJV

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;

Acts 27:32 · KJV

Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat, and let her fall off.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4979 mean?

G4979 is the Greek word σχοινίον (schoiníon), meaning of uncertain derivation); a rushlet, i.e. grass-withe or tie (generally).

How is G4979 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it small cords (1 time), ropes (1 time).

How many times does G4979 appear in the Bible?

σχοινίον (schoiníon) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4979 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: diminutive of (a rush or flag-plant.

Nearby entries

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