Strong's G216 · Greek
ἄλαλος
alalos · /al'-al-os/
Definition
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2980; mute:--dumb.
KJV: dumb
Root / derivation: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2980
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄλαλος across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark3 verses
And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Mark 9:17And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
Mark 9:25When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G216 (alalos) mean?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2980; mute:--dumb.
How many times does G216 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G216 (ἄλαλος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dumb.”
How is alalos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G216 is rendered as “dumb” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἄλαλος come from?
from 1 (as a negative particle) and 2980