ἑρμηνεύω

hermēneuōVerbG2059

to interpret

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

Short Definition

to translate

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to explain.
2.to interpret
LXX Usage: (תִּרְגַּם), β*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 7:2
  • John 1:42
  • John 9:7

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