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χολή G5521
G5521 is the Greek word χολή, transliterated cholḗ. The King James Version most often renders it gall.
What it means
"gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.).
Where it comes from
feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gall.
Verses using χολή
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:34 · KJV
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
Acts 8:23 · KJV
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5521 mean?
G5521 is the Greek word χολή (cholḗ), meaning "gall" or bile, i.e. (by analogy) poison or an anodyne (wormwood, poppy, etc.).
How is G5521 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gall (2 times).
How many times does G5521 appear in the Bible?
χολή (cholḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5521 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine of an equivalent perhaps akin to the same as 5514 (from the greenish hue).
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