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ὗς G5300

G5300 is the Greek word ὗς, transliterated hŷs. The King James Version most often renders it sow.

Word: ὗςTransliteration: hŷsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

a hog ("swine").

Where it comes from

apparently a primary word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

sow 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sow.

Verses using ὗς

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 2:22 · KJV

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5300 mean?

G5300 is the Greek word ὗς (hŷs), meaning a hog ("swine").

How is G5300 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sow (1 time).

How many times does G5300 appear in the Bible?

ὗς (hŷs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5300 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.

Nearby entries

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