κάμπτω

kámptō

Number

G2578

Language

Greek

Original word

κάμπτω

Transliteration

kámptō

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to bend

KJV: bow

Root / derivation: apparently a primary verb;

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κάμπτω across 4 verses.

bow3×

bowed1×

have1×

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

Romans2 verses

But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

Ephesians1 verse

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians1 verse

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

What does Strong's G2578 (kámptō) mean?

to bend

How many times does G2578 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2578 (κάμπτω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bow.”

How is kámptō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2578 is rendered as “bow” (3×), “bowed” (1×), “have” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κάμπτω come from?

apparently a primary verb;