Strong's G2877 · Greek
κοράσιον
korásion
Definition
a (little) girl
KJV: damsel, maid
Root / derivation: neuter of a presumed derivative of (a maiden);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κοράσιον across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn.
Matthew 9:25But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.
Matthew 14:11And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.
Mark4 verses
And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Mark 5:42And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 6:22And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
Mark 6:28And brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel: and the damsel gave it to her mother.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2877 (korásion) mean?
a (little) girl
How many times does G2877 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2877 (κοράσιον) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Damsel.”
How is korásion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2877 is rendered as “Damsel” (6×), “maid” (2×).
Where does the Greek word κοράσιον come from?
neuter of a presumed derivative of (a maiden);