Strong's G1713 · Greek
ἔμπορος
émporos
Definition
a (wholesale) tradesman
KJV: merchant
Root / derivation: from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G4198 (πορεύομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔμπορος across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Revelation4 verses
For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
Revelation 18:11And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Revelation 18:15The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing,
Revelation 18:23And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1713 (émporos) mean?
a (wholesale) tradesman
How many times does G1713 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1713 (ἔμπορος) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “merchants.”
How is émporos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1713 is rendered as “merchants” (4×), “merchant” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἔμπορος come from?
from G1722 (ἐν) and the base of G4198 (πορεύομαι);