Strong's G1670 · Greek
ἑλκύω
helkýō
Definition
to drag (literally or figuratively)
KJV: draw
Root / derivation: probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἑλκύω across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John5 verses
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 12:32And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
John 18:10Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
John 21:6And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
John 21:11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
Acts2 verses
And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers,
Acts 21:30And all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the temple: and forthwith the doors were shut.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1670 (helkýō) mean?
to drag (literally or figuratively)
How many times does G1670 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1670 (ἑλκύω) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “drew.”
How is helkýō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1670 is rendered as “drew” (4×), “draw” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἑλκύω come from?
probably akin to G138 (αἱρέομαι);