Strong's G2545 · Greek
καίω
kaio · /kah'-yo/
Definition
apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume:--burn, light.
KJV: burn, light
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered καίω across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation5 verses
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 8:8And the second angel sounded, and as it were a great mountain burning with fire was cast into the sea: and the third part of the sea became blood;
Revelation 8:10And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;
Revelation 19:20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
Revelation 21:8But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2545 (kaio) mean?
apparently a primary verb; to set on fire, i.e. kindle or (by implication) consume:--burn, light.
How many times does G2545 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2545 (καίω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “burning.”
How is kaio translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2545 is rendered as “burning” (6×), “burned” (3×), “burn” (1×), “burneth” (1×), among other words.