Strong's G3466 · Greek
μυστήριον
musterion · /moos-tay'-ree-on/
Definition
from a derivative of muo (to shut the mouth); a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites):--mystery.
KJV: mystery
Root / derivation: from a derivative of muo (to shut the mouth)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μυστήριον across 27 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
27 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. blindness: or, hardness
Romans 16:25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians5 verses
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:2For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. understandeth: Gr. heareth
1 Corinthians 15:51Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
Ephesians6 verses
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 3:3How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, afore: or, a little before
Ephesians 3:4Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)
Ephesians 3:9And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Ephesians 6:19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Colossians4 verses
Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:
Colossians 1:27To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: in: or, among
Colossians 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Colossians 4:3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy2 verses
Revelation4 verses
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation 10:7But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets.
Revelation 17:5And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. harlots: or, fornications
Revelation 17:7And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carrieth her, which hath the seven heads and ten horns.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3466 (musterion) mean?
from a derivative of muo (to shut the mouth); a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites):--mystery.
How many times does G3466 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3466 (μυστήριον) appears in 27 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mystery.”
How is musterion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3466 is rendered as “mystery” (22×), “mysteries” (5×).
Where does the Greek word μυστήριον come from?
from a derivative of muo (to shut the mouth)