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ἅπτω G681
G681 is the Greek word ἅπτω, transliterated háptō. The King James Version most often renders it lighted.
What it means
properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire.
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: kindle, light.
Verses using ἅπτω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 8:16 · KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
Luke 11:33 · KJV
No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Luke 15:8 · KJV
Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
Luke 22:55 · KJV
And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.
Common questions
What does Strong's G681 mean?
G681 is the Greek word ἅπτω (háptō), meaning properly, to fasten to, i.e. (specially) to set on fire.
How is G681 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lighted (2 times), light (1 time), kindled (1 time).
How many times does G681 appear in the Bible?
ἅπτω (háptō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G681 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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