Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2937

Strong's G2937 · Greek

κτίσις

ktisis · /ktis'-is/

Number
G2937
Language
Greek
Original word
κτίσις
Transliteration
ktisis
Pronunciation
ktis'-is
KJV occurrences
19 verses

Definition

from 2936; original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively):--building, creation, creature, ordinance.

KJV: building, creation, creature, ordinance

Root / derivation: from 2936

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κτίσις across 19 verses.

creature11×
creation6×
building1×
ordinance1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark3 verses
Romans7 verses
Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be

Romans 1:25

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. more: or, rather

Romans 8:19

For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Romans 8:20

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

Romans 8:21

Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Romans 8:22

For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. the: or, every creature

Romans 8:39

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Colossians2 verses
Hebrews2 verses
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2937 (ktisis) mean?

from 2936; original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively):--building, creation, creature, ordinance.

How many times does G2937 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2937 (κτίσις) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “creature.”

How is ktisis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2937 is rendered as “creature” (11×), “creation” (6×), “building” (1×), “ordinance” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κτίσις come from?

from 2936