Strong's G1407 · Greek
δρέπανον
drepanon · /drep'-an-on/
Definition
from drepo (to pluck); a gathering hook (especially for harvesting):--sickle.
KJV: sickle
Root / derivation: from drepo (to pluck)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δρέπανον across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Revelation6 verses
And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.
Revelation 14:15And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. ripe: or, dried
Revelation 14:16And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.
Revelation 14:17And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, he also having a sharp sickle.
Revelation 14:18And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.
Revelation 14:19And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1407 (drepanon) mean?
from drepo (to pluck); a gathering hook (especially for harvesting):--sickle.
How many times does G1407 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1407 (δρέπανον) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sickle.”
How is drepanon translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1407 is rendered as “sickle” (8×).
Where does the Greek word δρέπανον come from?
from drepo (to pluck)