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ὠρύομαι G5612
G5612 is the Greek word ὠρύομαι, transliterated ōrýomai. The King James Version most often renders it roaring.
What it means
to "roar".
Where it comes from
middle voice of an apparently primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: roar.
Verses using ὠρύομαι
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Peter 5:8 · KJV
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Common questions
What does Strong's G5612 mean?
G5612 is the Greek word ὠρύομαι (ōrýomai), meaning to "roar".
How is G5612 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it roaring (1 time).
How many times does G5612 appear in the Bible?
ὠρύομαι (ōrýomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5612 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice of an apparently primary verb.
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