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ψιθυρισμός G5587

G5587 is the Greek word ψιθυρισμός, transliterated psithyrismós. The King James Version most often renders it whisperings.

Word: ψιθυρισμόςTransliteration: psithyrismósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

by implication, a slander; probably akin to G5574 (ψεύδομαι)); whispering, i.e. secret detraction.

Where it comes from

from a derivative of (a whisper.

How the King James Version translates it

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

whisperings 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: whispering.

Verses using ψιθυρισμός

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 12:20 · KJV

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

Common questions

What does Strong's G5587 mean?

G5587 is the Greek word ψιθυρισμός (psithyrismós), meaning by implication, a slander; probably akin to G5574 (ψεύδομαι)); whispering, i.e. secret detraction.

How is G5587 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G5587 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5587 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of (a whisper.

Nearby entries

G5584 · ψηλαφάω — to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact…G5585 · ψηφίζω — to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e…G5586 · ψῆφος — a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e…G5588 · ψιθυριστής — a secret calumniator G5589 · ψιχίον — a little bit or morsel G5590 · ψυχή — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit…

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