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ἄνωθεν G509
G509 is the Greek word ἄνωθεν, transliterated ánōthen. The King James Version most often renders it above.
What it means
from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew.
Where it comes from
from G507 (ἄνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: from above, again, from the beginning (very first), the top.
Verses using ἄνωθεν
All 12 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:51 · KJV
And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;
Mark 15:38 · KJV
And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
Luke 1:3 · KJV
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
John 3:3 · KJV
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:31 · KJV
He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
John 19:11 · KJV
Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
John 19:23 · KJV
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.
Acts 26:5 · KJV
Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.
Galatians 4:9 · KJV
But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?
James 1:17 · KJV
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 3:15 · KJV
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
James 3:17 · KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Common questions
What does Strong's G509 mean?
G509 is the Greek word ἄνωθεν (ánōthen), meaning from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew.
How is G509 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it above (5 times), top (3 times), again (2 times), very first (1 time), beginning (1 time).
How many times does G509 appear in the Bible?
ἄνωθεν (ánōthen) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G509 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G507 (ἄνω).
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