Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2486

Strong's G2486 · Greek

ἰχθύς

ichthýs

Number
G2486
Language
Greek
Original word
ἰχθύς
Transliteration
ichthýs
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

a 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
Mark3 verses
Luke6 verses
John3 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2486 (ichthýs) mean?

a 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 ichthýs 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;