Strong's G2377 · Greek
θυρωρός
thyrōrós
Definition
a gate- warden
KJV: that kept the door, porter
Root / derivation: from G2374 (θύρα) and (a watcher);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θυρωρός across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
John 18:16But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out that other disciple, which was known unto the high priest, and spake unto her that kept the door, and brought in Peter.
John 18:17Then saith the damsel that kept the door unto Peter, Art not thou also one of this man’s disciples? He saith, I am not.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2377 (thyrōrós) mean?
a gate- warden
How many times does G2377 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2377 (θυρωρός) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “door.”
How is thyrōrós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2377 is rendered as “door” (2×), “porter” (2×).
Where does the Greek word θυρωρός come from?
from G2374 (θύρα) and (a watcher);