Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2252

Strong's G2252 · Greek

ἤμην

ḗmēn

Number
G2252
Language
Greek
Original word
ἤμην
Transliteration
ḗmēn
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

I was

KJV: be, was

Root / derivation: a prolonged form of G2258 (ἦν);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἤμην across 16 verses.

was14×
be1×
imprisoned1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Mark1 verse
John3 verses
Acts6 verses
Acts 10:30

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

Acts 11:5

I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:

Acts 11:11

And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Cesarea unto me.

Acts 11:17

Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?

Acts 22:19

And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

Acts 22:20

And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians2 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2252 (ḗmēn) mean?

I was

How many times does G2252 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2252 (ἤμην) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “was.”

How is ḗmēn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2252 is rendered as “was” (14×), “be” (1×), “imprisoned” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἤμην come from?

a prolonged form of G2258 (ἦν);