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ἀῤῥαβών G728
G728 is the Greek word ἀῤῥαβών, transliterated arrhabṓn. The King James Version most often renders it earnest.
What it means
a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (H06162).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: earnest.
Verses using ἀῤῥαβών
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 1:22 · KJV
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
2 Corinthians 5:5 · KJV
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Ephesians 1:14 · KJV
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
Common questions
What does Strong's G728 mean?
G728 is the Greek word ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn), meaning a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or property given in advance as security for the rest.
How is G728 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it earnest (3 times).
How many times does G728 appear in the Bible?
ἀῤῥαβών (arrhabṓn) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G728 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H06162).
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