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ἀφεδρών G856
G856 is the Greek word ἀφεδρών, transliterated aphedrṓn. The King James Version most often renders it draught.
What it means
a place of sitting apart, i.e. a privy.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: draught.
Verses using ἀφεδρών
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Mark 7:19 · KJV
Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?
Common questions
What does Strong's G856 mean?
G856 is the Greek word ἀφεδρών (aphedrṓn), meaning a place of sitting apart, i.e. a privy.
How is G856 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it draught (1 time).
How many times does G856 appear in the Bible?
ἀφεδρών (aphedrṓn) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G856 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G575 (ἀπό) and the base of G1476 (ἑδραῖος).
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