Strong's G2974 · Greek
κωφός
kophos · /ko-fos'/
Definition
from 2875; blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb):--deaf, dumb, speechless.
KJV: deaf, dumb, speechless
Root / derivation: from 2875
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κωφός across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew6 verses
As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.
Matthew 9:33And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake: and the multitudes marvelled, saying It was never so seen in Israel.
Matthew 11:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Matthew 12:22Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw.
Matthew 15:30And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them:
Matthew 15:31Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
Mark3 verses
And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.
Mark 7:37And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Mark 9:25When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
Luke3 verses
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
Luke 7:22Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
Luke 11:14And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2974 (kophos) mean?
from 2875; blunted, i.e. (figuratively) of hearing (deaf) or speech (dumb):--deaf, dumb, speechless.
How many times does G2974 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2974 (κωφός) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dumb.”
How is kophos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2974 is rendered as “dumb” (8×), “deaf” (5×), “speechless” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κωφός come from?
from 2875