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Βερνίκη G959
G959 is the Greek word Βερνίκη, transliterated Berníkē. The King James Version most often renders it bernice.
What it means
victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family.
Where it comes from
from a provincial form of G5342 (φέρω) and G3529 (νίκη).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Bernice.
Verses using Βερνίκη
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 25:13 · KJV
And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus.
Acts 25:23 · KJV
And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.
Acts 26:30 · KJV
And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
Common questions
What does Strong's G959 mean?
G959 is the Greek word Βερνίκη (Berníkē), meaning victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family.
How is G959 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it bernice (3 times).
How many times does G959 appear in the Bible?
Βερνίκη (Berníkē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G959 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a provincial form of G5342 (φέρω) and G3529 (νίκη).
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