Strong's G2190 · Greek
ἐχθρός
echthros · /ech-thros'/
Definition
from a primary echtho (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan):--enemy, foe.
KJV: enemy, foe
Root / derivation: from a primary echtho (to hate)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐχθρός across 32 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
32 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Matthew 10:36And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Matthew 13:25But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
Matthew 13:28He said unto them, An enemy hath done this.1161 The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
Matthew 13:39The enemy that sowed them is the devil;1161 the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Matthew 22:44The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Luke8 verses
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
Luke 1:74That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
Luke 6:27But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Luke 10:19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 19:27But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
Luke 19:43For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,
Luke 20:43Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Acts2 verses
Romans3 verses
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Romans 11:28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
Romans 12:20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
1 Corinthians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation2 verses
And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
Revelation 11:12And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2190 (echthros) mean?
from a primary echtho (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan):--enemy, foe.
How many times does G2190 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2190 (ἐχθρός) appears in 32 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “enemies.”
How is echthros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2190 is rendered as “enemies” (19×), “enemy” (11×), “foes” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἐχθρός come from?
from a primary echtho (to hate)