Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2812

Strong's G2812 · Greek

κλέπτης

kléptēs

Number
G2812
Language
Greek
Original word
κλέπτης
Transliteration
kléptēs
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

a stealer (literally or figuratively)

KJV: thief

Root / derivation: from G2813 (κλέπτω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κλέπτης across 16 verses.

thief12×
thieves4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Luke2 verses
John4 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2812 (kléptēs) mean?

a stealer (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G2812 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2812 (κλέπτης) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thief.”

How is kléptēs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2812 is rendered as “thief” (12×), “thieves” (4×).

Where does the Greek word κλέπτης come from?

from G2813 (κλέπτω);