Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2840

Strong's G2840 · Greek

κοινόω

koinóō

Number
G2840
Language
Greek
Original word
κοινόω
Transliteration
koinóō
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)

KJV: call common, defile, pollute, unclean

Root / derivation: from G2839 (κοινός);

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 (koinóō) mean?

to make (or consider) profane (ceremonially)

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 koinóō 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 G2839 (κοινός);