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ὦμος G5606

G5606 is the Greek word ὦμος, transliterated ōmos. The King James Version most often renders it shoulders.

Word: ὦμοςTransliteration: ōmosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

the shoulder (as that on which burdens are borne).

Where it comes from

perhaps from the alternate of G5342 (φέρω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

shoulders 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: shoulder.

Verses using ὦμος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 23:4 · KJV

For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.

Luke 15:5 · KJV

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5606 mean?

G5606 is the Greek word ὦμος (ōmos), meaning the shoulder (as that on which burdens are borne).

How is G5606 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it shoulders (2 times).

How many times does G5606 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G5606 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from the alternate of G5342 (φέρω).

Nearby entries

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