στέγη

stégē

Number

G4721

Language

Greek

Original word

στέγη

Transliteration

stégē

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

a roof

KJV: roof

Root / derivation: strengthened from a primary (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered στέγη across 3 verses.

roof3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 8:8

The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

Mark1 verse

Mark 2:4

And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

Luke1 verse

Luke 7:6

Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

Topics that use this word

Centurion Capernaum Humility Intercession Miracles of Christ, the Roman Empire, the Sickness

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4721 (stégē) mean?

a roof

How many times does G4721 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4721 (στέγη) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “roof.”

How is stégē translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4721 is rendered as “roof” (3×).

Where does the Greek word στέγη come from?

strengthened from a primary (a "thatch" or "deck" of a building);