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βασιλικός G937
G937 is the Greek word βασιλικός, transliterated basilikós. The King James Version most often renders it nobleman.
What it means
regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent.
Where it comes from
from G935 (βασιλεύς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: king's, nobleman, royal.
Verses using βασιλικός
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
John 4:46 · KJV
So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum.
John 4:49 · KJV
The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
Acts 12:21 · KJV
And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
James 2:8 · KJV
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
Common questions
What does Strong's G937 mean?
G937 is the Greek word βασιλικός (basilikós), meaning regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent.
How is G937 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it nobleman (2 times), royal (2 times).
How many times does G937 appear in the Bible?
βασιλικός (basilikós) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G937 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G935 (βασιλεύς).
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