Strong's G2937 · Greek
κτίσις
ktisis · /ktis'-is/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark3 verses
But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
Mark 13:19For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
Mark 16:15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Romans7 verses
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 1:25Who 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 8:19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Romans 8:20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
Romans 8:21Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Romans 8:22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. the: or, every creature
Romans 8:39Nor 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
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Colossians 1:23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Hebrews2 verses
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 9:11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
1 Peter1 verse
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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