Strong's G4628 · Greek
σκέλος
skelos · /skel'-os/
Definition
apparently from skello (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank):--leg.
KJV: leg
Root / derivation: apparently from skello (to parch
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered σκέλος across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
John 19:32Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.
John 19:33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4628 (skelos) mean?
apparently from skello (to parch; through the idea of leanness); the leg (as lank):--leg.
How many times does G4628 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4628 (σκέλος) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “legs.”
How is skelos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4628 is rendered as “legs” (3×).
Where does the Greek word σκέλος come from?
apparently from skello (to parch