Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2240

Strong's G2240 · Greek

ἥκω

hḗkō

Number
G2240
Language
Greek
Original word
ἥκω
Transliteration
hḗkō
KJV occurrences
25 verses

Definition

to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)

KJV: come

Root / derivation: a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἥκω across 25 verses.

come23×
came3×
is1×
shall1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew4 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke5 verses
Luke 12:46

The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

Luke 13:29

And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Luke 13:35

Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Luke 15:27

And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.

Luke 19:43

For 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,

John4 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
2 Peter1 verse
1 John1 verse
Revelation4 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2240 (hḗkō) mean?

to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G2240 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2240 (ἥκω) appears in 25 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “come.”

How is hḗkō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2240 is rendered as “come” (23×), “came” (3×), “is” (1×), “shall” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἥκω come from?

a primary verb;