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φοῖνιξ G5404

G5404 is the Greek word φοῖνιξ, transliterated phoînix. The King James Version most often renders it palm trees.

Word: φοῖνιξTransliteration: phoînixLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a palm-tree.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

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

palm trees 1×palms 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: palm (tree).

Verses using φοῖνιξ

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 12:13 · KJV

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Revelation 7:9 · KJV

After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Common questions

What does Strong's G5404 mean?

G5404 is the Greek word φοῖνιξ (phoînix), meaning a palm-tree.

How is G5404 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it palm trees (1 time), palms (1 time).

How many times does G5404 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5404 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

Nearby entries

G5401 · φόβος — alarm or fright G5402 · Φοίβη — probably akin to the base of G5457 (φῶς))…G5403 · Φοινίκη — palm-country; Phœnice (or Phœnicia), a…G5405 · Φοῖνιξ — Phœnix, a place in Crete G5406 · φονεύς — a murderer (always of criminal (or at least…G5407 · φονεύω — to be a murderer (of)

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