Strong's G1144 · Greek
δάκρυ
dákry
Definition
a tear
KJV: tear
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δάκρυ across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
Luke 7:44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
Acts2 verses
2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
Hebrews 12:17For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.
Revelation2 verses
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Revelation 21:4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1144 (dákry) mean?
a tear
How many times does G1144 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1144 (δάκρυ) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tears.”
How is dákry translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1144 is rendered as “tears” (11×).
Where does the Greek word δάκρυ come from?
of uncertain affinity;