Strong's G2956 · Greek
Κυρηναῖος
Kyrēnaîos
Definition
i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
KJV: of Cyrene, Cyrenian
Root / derivation: from G2957 (Κυρήνη);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Κυρηναῖος across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew1 verse
Acts3 verses
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 11:20And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2956 (Kyrēnaîos) mean?
i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
How many times does G2956 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2956 (Κυρηναῖος) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Cyrene.”
How is Kyrēnaîos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2956 is rendered as “Cyrene” (3×), “Cyrenian” (2×), “Cyrenians” (1×).
Where does the Greek word Κυρηναῖος come from?
from G2957 (Κυρήνη);