GreekG2059Verb

ἑρμηνεύω

hermēneuō

3Occurrences
G2059Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to translate

from a presumed derivative of G2060 (Ἑρμῆς) (as the god of language);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to explain.
2.to interpret
LXX: (תִּרְגַּם), β*

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἑρμηνεύω appears 3 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

John
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

Hebrews 7:2BSB

and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

John 1:42BSB

Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

John 9:7BSB

Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

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