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Σωσθένης G4988

G4988 is the Greek word Σωσθένης, transliterated Sōsthénēs. The King James Version most often renders it sosthenes.

Word: ΣωσθένηςTransliteration: SōsthénēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

of safe strength; Sosthenes, a Christian.

Where it comes from

from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G4599 (σθενόω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

sosthenes 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: Sosthenes.

Verses using Σωσθένης

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 18:17 · KJV

Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.

1 Corinthians 1:1 · KJV

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

Common questions

What does Strong's G4988 mean?

G4988 is the Greek word Σωσθένης (Sōsthénēs), meaning of safe strength; Sosthenes, a Christian.

How is G4988 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sosthenes (2 times).

How many times does G4988 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G4988 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G4599 (σθενόω).

Nearby entries

G4985 · σωματικῶς — corporeally or physically G4986 · Σώπατρος — of a safe father; Sopatrus, a Christian G4987 · σωρεύω — to pile up (literally or figuratively)G4989 · Σωσίπατρος — Sosipatrus, a Christian G4990 · σωτήρ — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ G4991 · σωτηρία — rescue or safety (physically or morally)

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