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χρώς G5559
G5559 is the Greek word χρώς, transliterated chrṓs. The King James Version most often renders it body.
What it means
the body (properly, its surface or skin).
Where it comes from
probably akin to the base of G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of handling.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: body.
Verses using χρώς
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Acts 19:12 · KJV
So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5559 mean?
G5559 is the Greek word χρώς (chrṓs), meaning the body (properly, its surface or skin).
How is G5559 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it body (1 time).
How many times does G5559 appear in the Bible?
χρώς (chrṓs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5559 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to the base of G5530 (χράομαι) through the idea of handling.
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