Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2785

Strong's G2785 · Greek

κῆτος

ketos · /kay'-tos/

Number
G2785
Language
Greek
Original word
κῆτος
Transliteration
ketos
Pronunciation
kay'-tos
KJV occurrences
1 verse

Definition

probably from the base of 5490; a huge fish (as gaping for prey):--whale.

KJV: whale

Root / derivation: probably from the base of 5490

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κῆτος across 1 verse.

whale's1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2785 (ketos) mean?

probably from the base of 5490; a huge fish (as gaping for prey):--whale.

How many times does G2785 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2785 (κῆτος) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “whale's.”

How is ketos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2785 is rendered as “whale's” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κῆτος come from?

probably from the base of 5490