Strong's G3607 · Greek
ὀθόνη
othónē
Definition
a linen cloth, i.e. (especially) a sail
KJV: sheet
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀθόνη across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
Acts 11:5I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3607 (othónē) mean?
a linen cloth, i.e. (especially) a sail
How many times does G3607 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3607 (ὀθόνη) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sheet.”
How is othónē translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3607 is rendered as “sheet” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ὀθόνη come from?
of uncertain affinity;