Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2379

Strong's G2379 · Greek

θυσιαστήριον

thusiasterion · /thoo-see-as-tay'-ree-on/

Number
G2379
Language
Greek
Original word
θυσιαστήριον
Transliteration
thusiasterion
Pronunciation
thoo-see-as-tay'-ree-on
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

from a derivative of 2378; a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative):--altar.

KJV: altar

Root / derivation: from a derivative of 2378

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θυσιαστήριον across 21 verses.

altar22×
altars1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew6 verses
Matthew 5:23

Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

Matthew 5:24

Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Matthew 23:18

And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty. guilty: or, debtor, or, bound

Matthew 23:19

Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?

Matthew 23:20

Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.

Matthew 23:35

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Luke2 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
James1 verse
Revelation7 verses
Revelation 6:9

And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

Revelation 8:3

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. offer: or, add it to the prayers

Revelation 8:5

And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake. into: or, upon

Revelation 9:13

And the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Revelation 11:1

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.

Revelation 14:18

And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.

Revelation 16:7

And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2379 (thusiasterion) mean?

from a derivative of 2378; a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative):--altar.

How many times does G2379 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2379 (θυσιαστήριον) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “altar.”

How is thusiasterion translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2379 is rendered as “altar” (22×), “altars” (1×).

Where does the Greek word θυσιαστήριον come from?

from a derivative of 2378