/Greek/G1119

Strong's G1119 · Greek

γόνυ

gonu · /gon-oo'/

Number

G1119

Language

Greek

Original word

γόνυ

Transliteration

gonu

Pronunciation

gon-oo'

KJV occurrences

8 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; the "knee":--knee(X -l).

KJV: knee(X -l)

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γόνυ across 8 verses.

knees4×

knee3×

kneeled1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse

Mark 15:19

And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

Luke1 verse

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Acts1 verse

Acts 20:36

And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.

Romans2 verses

Romans 11:4

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

Romans 14:11

For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 3:14

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians1 verse

Philippians 2:10

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 12:12

Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

Topics that use this word

Commandments Angels Charitableness Church of Israel Communion of Saints Conscience Courts of Justice Ephesus Humility Jesus, The Christ Judgment Miletus

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1119 (gonu) mean?

of uncertain affinity; the "knee":--knee(X -l).

How many times does G1119 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1119 (γόνυ) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “knees.”

How is gonu translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1119 is rendered as “knees” (4×), “knee” (3×), “kneeled” (1×).

Where does the Greek word γόνυ come from?

of uncertain affinity