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Ὑμεναῖος G5211
G5211 is the Greek word Ὑμεναῖος, transliterated Hymenaîos. The King James Version most often renders it hymenaeus.
What it means
"hymenæal"; Hymenæus, an opponent of Christianity.
Where it comes from
from (the god of weddings).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Hymenæus.
Verses using Ὑμεναῖος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 1:20 · KJV
Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.
2 Timothy 2:17 · KJV
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5211 mean?
G5211 is the Greek word Ὑμεναῖος (Hymenaîos), meaning "hymenæal"; Hymenæus, an opponent of Christianity.
How is G5211 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it hymenaeus (2 times).
How many times does G5211 appear in the Bible?
Ὑμεναῖος (Hymenaîos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5211 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from (the god of weddings).
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