Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2840

Strong's G2840 · Greek

κοινόω

koinoo · /koy-no'-o/

Number
G2840
Language
Greek
Original word
κοινόω
Transliteration
koinoo
Pronunciation
koy-no'-o
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

from 2839; to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially):--call common, defile, pollute, unclean.

KJV: call common, defile, pollute, unclean

Root / derivation: from 2839

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κοινόω across 12 verses.

defile6×
defileth5×
call2×
common2×
polluted1×
unclean1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Mark4 verses
Acts3 verses
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2840 (koinoo) mean?

from 2839; to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially):--call common, defile, pollute, unclean.

How many times does G2840 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2840 (κοινόω) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “defile.”

How is koinoo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2840 is rendered as “defile” (6×), “defileth” (5×), “call” (2×), “common” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κοινόω come from?

from 2839