Strong's G2839 · Greek
κοινός
koinos · /koy-nos'/
Definition
probably from 4862; common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane:--common, defiled, unclean, unholy.
KJV: common, defiled, unclean, unholy
Root / derivation: probably from 4862
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κοινός across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts5 verses
And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 4:32And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Acts 10:14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Acts 10:28And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Acts 11:8But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2839 (koinos) mean?
probably from 4862; common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane:--common, defiled, unclean, unholy.
How many times does G2839 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2839 (κοινός) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “common.”
How is koinos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2839 is rendered as “common” (7×), “unclean” (3×), “defiled” (1×), “thing” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κοινός come from?
probably from 4862