στενός

stenós

Number

G4728

Language

Greek

Original word

στενός

Transliteration

stenós

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

narrow (from obstacles standing close about)

KJV: strait

Root / derivation: probably from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);

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

strait3×

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

Matthew2 verses

Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Luke1 verse

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

What does Strong's G4728 (stenós) mean?

narrow (from obstacles standing close about)

How many times does G4728 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4728 (στενός) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strait.”

How is stenós translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4728 is rendered as “strait” (3×).

Where does the Greek word στενός come from?

probably from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);