Strong's G2971 · Greek
κώνωψ
kṓnōps
Number
G2971
Language
Greek
Original word
κώνωψ
Transliteration
kṓnōps
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis)
KJV: gnat
Root / derivation: apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κώνωψ across 1 verse.
gnat1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2971 (kṓnōps) mean?
a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis)
How many times does G2971 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2971 (κώνωψ) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “gnat.”
How is kṓnōps translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2971 is rendered as “gnat” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κώνωψ come from?
apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);