Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2486

Strong's G2486 · Greek

ἰχθύς

ichthus · /ikh-thoos'/

Number
G2486
Language
Greek
Original word
ἰχθύς
Transliteration
ichthus
Pronunciation
ikh-thoos'
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

of uncertain affinity; a fish:--fish.

KJV: fish

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἰχθύς across 18 verses.

fishes15×
fish5×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew5 verses
Matthew 7:10

Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?

Matthew 14:17

And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.

Matthew 14:19

And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 15:36

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Matthew 17:27

Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents

Mark3 verses
Luke6 verses
John3 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2486 (ichthus) mean?

of uncertain affinity; a fish:--fish.

How many times does G2486 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2486 (ἰχθύς) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fishes.”

How is ichthus translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2486 is rendered as “fishes” (15×), “fish” (5×).

Where does the Greek word ἰχθύς come from?

of uncertain affinity