Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2563

Strong's G2563 · Greek

κάλαμος

kalamos · /kal'-am-os/

Number
G2563
Language
Greek
Original word
κάλαμος
Transliteration
kalamos
Pronunciation
kal'-am-os
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

or uncertain affinity; a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen:--pen, reed.

KJV: pen, reed

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κάλαμος across 12 verses.

reed11×
pen1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew5 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke1 verse
3 John1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2563 (kalamos) mean?

or uncertain affinity; a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen:--pen, reed.

How many times does G2563 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2563 (κάλαμος) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “reed.”

How is kalamos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2563 is rendered as “reed” (11×), “pen” (1×).