Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3162

Strong's G3162 · Greek

μάχαιρα

máchaira

Number
G3162
Language
Greek
Original word
μάχαιρα
Transliteration
máchaira
KJV occurrences
25 verses

Definition

a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

KJV: sword

Root / derivation: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μάχαιρα across 25 verses.

sword22×
swords6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew5 verses
Mark3 verses
Luke5 verses
John2 verses
Acts2 verses
Romans2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3162 (máchaira) mean?

a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

How many times does G3162 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3162 (μάχαιρα) appears in 25 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sword.”

How is máchaira translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3162 is rendered as “sword” (22×), “swords” (6×).

Where does the Greek word μάχαιρα come from?

probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);