Strong's G3433 · Greek
μόλις
mólis
Definition
with difficulty
KJV: hardly, scarce(-ly), + with much work
Root / derivation: probably by variation for G3425 (μόγις);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μόλις across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts4 verses
And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them.
Acts 27:7And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;
Acts 27:8And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.
Acts 27:16And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
Romans1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3433 (mólis) mean?
with difficulty
How many times does G3433 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3433 (μόλις) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “scarce.”
How is mólis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3433 is rendered as “scarce” (2×), “scarcely” (2×), “hardly” (1×), “much” (1×).
Where does the Greek word μόλις come from?
probably by variation for G3425 (μόγις);