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ἀρχαῖος G744

G744 is the Greek word ἀρχαῖος, transliterated archaîos. The King James Version most often renders it old.

Word: ἀρχαῖοςTransliteration: archaîosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 12 verses

What it means

original or primeval.

Where it comes from

from G746 (ἀρχή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 12 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

old 7×old time 3×good 1×old things 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (them of) old (time).

Verses using ἀρχαῖος

All 12 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:21 · KJV

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:

Matthew 5:27 · KJV

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

Matthew 5:33 · KJV

Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Luke 9:8 · KJV

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Luke 9:19 · KJV

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

Acts 15:7 · KJV

And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

Acts 15:21 · KJV

For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.

Acts 21:16 · KJV

There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.

2 Corinthians 5:17 · KJV

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

2 Peter 2:5 · KJV

And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Revelation 12:9 · KJV

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Revelation 20:2 · KJV

And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

Common questions

What does Strong's G744 mean?

G744 is the Greek word ἀρχαῖος (archaîos), meaning original or primeval.

How is G744 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it old (7 times), old time (3 times), good (1 time), old things (1 time).

How many times does G744 appear in the Bible?

ἀρχαῖος (archaîos) is tagged in 12 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G744 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G746 (ἀρχή).

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