Strong's Concordance/Greek/G220

Strong's G220 · Greek

ἀλέκτωρ

alektor · /al-ek'-tore/

Number
G220
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀλέκτωρ
Transliteration
alektor
Pronunciation
al-ek'-tore
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

from aleko (to ward off); a cock or male fowl:--cock.

KJV: cock

Root / derivation: from aleko (to ward off)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀλέκτωρ across 11 verses.

cock12×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark3 verses
Luke3 verses
John2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G220 (alektor) mean?

from aleko (to ward off); a cock or male fowl:--cock.

How many times does G220 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G220 (ἀλέκτωρ) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cock.”

How is alektor translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G220 is rendered as “cock” (12×).

Where does the Greek word ἀλέκτωρ come from?

from aleko (to ward off)