Strong's G4476 · Greek
ῥαφίς
rhaphis · /hraf-ece'/
Number
G4476
Language
Greek
Original word
ῥαφίς
Transliteration
rhaphis
Pronunciation
hraf-ece'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
from a primary rhapto (to sew; perhaps rather akin to the base of 4474 through the idea of puncturing); a needle:-- needle.
KJV: needle
Root / derivation: from a primary rhapto (to sew
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ῥαφίς across 3 verses.
needle2×
needle's1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4476 (rhaphis) mean?
from a primary rhapto (to sew; perhaps rather akin to the base of 4474 through the idea of puncturing); a needle:-- needle.
How many times does G4476 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4476 (ῥαφίς) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “needle.”
How is rhaphis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4476 is rendered as “needle” (2×), “needle's” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ῥαφίς come from?
from a primary rhapto (to sew