Strong's G2072 · Greek
ἔσοπτρον
ésoptron
Number
G2072
Language
Greek
Original word
ἔσοπτρον
Transliteration
ésoptron
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a mirror (for looking into)
KJV: glass
Root / derivation: from G1519 (εἰς) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔσοπτρον across 2 verses.
glass2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2072 (ésoptron) mean?
a mirror (for looking into)
How many times does G2072 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2072 (ἔσοπτρον) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “glass.”
How is ésoptron translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2072 is rendered as “glass” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἔσοπτρον come from?
from G1519 (εἰς) and a presumed derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);