Strong's G2189 · Greek
ἔχθρα
echthra · /ekh'-thrah/
Definition
feminine of 2190; hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition:--enmity, hatred.
KJV: enmity, hatred
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἔχθρα across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
Ephesians 2:16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: thereby: or, in himself
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2189 (echthra) mean?
feminine of 2190; hostility; by implication, a reason for opposition:--enmity, hatred.
How many times does G2189 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2189 (ἔχθρα) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “enmity.”
How is echthra translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2189 is rendered as “enmity” (5×), “hatred” (1×).