Strong's G3589 · Greek
ὀγδοήκοντα
ogdoḗkonta
Definition
ten times eight
KJV: fourscore
Root / derivation: from G3590 (ὄγδοος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀγδοήκοντα across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Luke 16:7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3589 (ogdoḗkonta) mean?
ten times eight
How many times does G3589 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3589 (ὀγδοήκοντα) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fourscore.”
How is ogdoḗkonta translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3589 is rendered as “fourscore” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ὀγδοήκοντα come from?
from G3590 (ὄγδοος);