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ἀγορά G58

G58 is the Greek word ἀγορά, transliterated agorá. The King James Version most often renders it markets.

Word: ἀγοράTransliteration: agoráLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare.

Where it comes from

from (to gather.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

markets 3×market 2×marketplace 2×streets 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: market(-place), street.

Verses using ἀγορά

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 11:16 · KJV

But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,

Matthew 23:7 · KJV

And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

Mark 6:56 · KJV

And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.

Mark 7:4 · KJV

And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.

Luke 7:32 · KJV

They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept.

Luke 20:46 · KJV

Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;

Acts 16:19 · KJV

And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,

Acts 17:17 · KJV

Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G58 mean?

G58 is the Greek word ἀγορά (agorá), meaning probably akin to G1453 (ἐγείρω)); properly, the town-square (as a place of public resort); by implication, a market or thoroughfare.

How is G58 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it markets (3 times), market (2 times), marketplace (2 times), streets (1 time).

How many times does G58 appear in the Bible?

ἀγορά (agorá) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G58 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (to gather.

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