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χρόνος G5550
G5550 is the Greek word χρόνος, transliterated chrónos. The King James Version most often renders it time.
What it means
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivation.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 47 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: + years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Verses using χρόνος
The first 40 of 47 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:7 · KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 25:19 · KJV
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Mark 2:19 · KJV
And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
Mark 9:21 · KJV
And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
Luke 1:57 · KJV
Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
Luke 8:27 · KJV
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
Luke 8:29 · KJV
(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)
Luke 18:4 · KJV
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
John 5:6 · KJV
When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
John 7:33 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.
John 12:35 · KJV
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
John 14:9 · KJV
Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
Acts 1:6 · KJV
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Acts 1:7 · KJV
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
Acts 1:21 · KJV
Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
Acts 3:21 · KJV
Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Acts 7:17 · KJV
But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
Acts 7:23 · KJV
And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.
Acts 8:11 · KJV
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
Acts 13:18 · KJV
And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
Acts 14:3 · KJV
Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
Acts 14:28 · KJV
And there they abode long time with the disciples.
Acts 15:33 · KJV
And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Acts 17:30 · KJV
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 18:20 · KJV
When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not;
Acts 18:23 · KJV
And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
Acts 27:9 · KJV
Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
Romans 7:1 · KJV
Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?
Romans 16:25 · KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 7:39 · KJV
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:7 · KJV
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
Galatians 4:1 · KJV
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Galatians 4:4 · KJV
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
1 Thessalonians 5:1 · KJV
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 Timothy 1:9 · KJV
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Hebrews 4:7 · KJV
Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Hebrews 5:12 · KJV
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Hebrews 11:32 · KJV
And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
1 Peter 1:17 · KJV
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
Common questions
What does Strong's G5550 mean?
G5550 is the Greek word χρόνος (chrónos), meaning a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.
How is G5550 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it time (26 times), times (5 times), while (4 times), long as (3 times), space (2 times), among others.
How many times does G5550 appear in the Bible?
χρόνος (chrónos) is tagged in 47 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5550 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.
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