/Greek/G2875

Strong's G2875 · Greek

κόπτω

kóptō

Number

G2875

Language

Greek

Original word

κόπτω

Transliteration

kóptō

KJV occurrences

8 verses

Definition

to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief

KJV: cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail

Root / derivation: a primary verb;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κόπτω across 8 verses.

bewailed2×

down2×

have1×

lament1×

lamented1×

mourn1×

shall1×

wail1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses

Matthew 11:17

And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.

Matthew 21:8

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

Matthew 24:30

And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Mark1 verse

Mark 11:8

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

Luke2 verses

Luke 8:52

And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth.

Luke 23:27

And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him.

Revelation2 verses

Revelation 1:7

Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Revelation 18:9

And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,

Topics that use this word

Children Second Coming of Christ, the Adultery Bethany Christ, the Prophet Commerce Earth Impenitence Jairus Jesus, The Christ Music Sign

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2875 (kóptō) mean?

to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief

How many times does G2875 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2875 (κόπτω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bewailed.”

How is kóptō translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2875 is rendered as “bewailed” (2×), “down” (2×), “have” (1×), “lament” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κόπτω come from?

a primary verb;