Strong's G220 · Greek
ἀλέκτωρ
alektor · /al-ek'-tore/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Matthew 26:74Then began he to curse and to swear, saying,3754 I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
Matthew 26:75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
Mark3 verses
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Mark 14:68But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
Mark 14:72And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. when: or, he wept abundantly, or, he began to weep
Luke3 verses
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
Luke 22:60And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
Luke 22:61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
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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)