ὀστέον

ostéon

Number

G3747

Language

Greek

Original word

ὀστέον

Transliteration

ostéon

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

a bone

KJV: bone

Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀστέον across 5 verses.

bones4×

bone1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 23:27

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.

Luke1 verse

Luke 24:39

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

John1 verse

John 19:36

For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 5:30

For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 11:22

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

Topics that use this word

Apostles, the Burial Christ is God Ecclesiasticism Faith Husband Husbands Hypocrisy Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of Pharisees, the Prophecies Respecting Christ Quotations and Allusions

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3747 (ostéon) mean?

a bone

How many times does G3747 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3747 (ὀστέον) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bones.”

How is ostéon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3747 is rendered as “bones” (4×), “bone” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ὀστέον come from?

of uncertain affinity;