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ἀπολείχω G621
G621 is the Greek word ἀπολείχω, transliterated apoleíchō. The King James Version most often renders it licked.
What it means
to lick clean.
Where it comes from
from G575 (ἀπό) and (to "lick").
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: lick.
Verses using ἀπολείχω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 16:21 · KJV
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Common questions
What does Strong's G621 mean?
G621 is the Greek word ἀπολείχω (apoleíchō), meaning to lick clean.
How is G621 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it licked (1 time).
How many times does G621 appear in the Bible?
ἀπολείχω (apoleíchō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G621 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G575 (ἀπό) and (to "lick").
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