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τραχύς G5138

G5138 is the Greek word τραχύς, transliterated trachýs. The King James Version most often renders it rough.

Word: τραχύςTransliteration: trachýsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

uneven, rocky (reefy).

Where it comes from

perhaps strengthened from the base of G4486 (ῥήγνυμι) (as if jagged by rents).

How the King James Version translates it

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

rough 1×rocks 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: rock, rough.

Verses using τραχύς

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 3:5 · KJV

Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth;

Acts 27:29 · KJV

Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5138 mean?

G5138 is the Greek word τραχύς (trachýs), meaning uneven, rocky (reefy).

How is G5138 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rough (1 time), rocks (1 time).

How many times does G5138 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5138 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps strengthened from the base of G4486 (ῥήγνυμι) (as if jagged by rents).

Nearby entries

G5135 · τραυματίζω — to inflict a wound G5136 · τραχηλίζω — to seize by the throat or neck, i.e. to…G5137 · τράχηλος — the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life G5139 · Τραχωνῖτις — rough district; Trachonitis, a region of Syria G5140 · τρεῖς — "three"G5141 · τρέμω — to "tremble" or fear

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