Strong's G2759 · Greek
κέντρον
kentron · /ken'-tron/
Definition
from kenteo (to prick); a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse):--prick, sting.
KJV: prick, sting
Root / derivation: from kenteo (to prick)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κέντρον across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Acts 26:14And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
1 Corinthians2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2759 (kentron) mean?
from kenteo (to prick); a point ("centre"), i.e. a sting (figuratively, poison) or goad (figuratively, divine impulse):--prick, sting.
How many times does G2759 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2759 (κέντρον) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pricks.”
How is kentron translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2759 is rendered as “pricks” (2×), “sting” (2×), “stings” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κέντρον come from?
from kenteo (to prick)