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τήρησις G5084
G5084 is the Greek word τήρησις, transliterated tḗrēsis. The King James Version most often renders it hold.
What it means
a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison.
Where it comes from
from G5083 (τηρέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hold.
Verses using τήρησις
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 4:3 · KJV
And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.
1 Corinthians 7:19 · KJV
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5084 mean?
G5084 is the Greek word τήρησις (tḗrēsis), meaning a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison.
How is G5084 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hold (1 time), keeping (1 time).
How many times does G5084 appear in the Bible?
τήρησις (tḗrēsis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5084 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5083 (τηρέω).
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