Strong's G2059 · Greek
ἑρμηνεύω
hermeneuo · /her-mayn-yoo'-o/
Definition
from a presumed derivative of 2060 (as the god of language); to translate:--interpret.
KJV: interpret
Root / derivation: from a presumed derivative of 2060 (as the god of language)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἑρμηνεύω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?1161 They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? dwellest: or, abidest
John 1:42And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
John 9:7And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2059 (hermeneuo) mean?
from a presumed derivative of 2060 (as the god of language); to translate:--interpret.
How many times does G2059 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2059 (ἑρμηνεύω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “interpretation.”
How is hermeneuo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2059 is rendered as “interpretation” (3×), “interpreted” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἑρμηνεύω come from?
from a presumed derivative of 2060 (as the god of language)