Strong's G4762 · Greek
στρέφω
strepho · /stref'-o/
Definition
strengthened from the base of 5157; to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively):--convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about).
KJV: convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered στρέφω across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew4 verses
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Matthew 7:6Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Matthew 16:23But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 18:3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Luke8 verses
When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Luke 7:44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
Luke 9:55But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
Luke 10:22All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. many ancient copies add these words at the beginning of verse, and turning to his Disciples, he said
Luke 10:23And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:
Luke 14:25And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,
Luke 22:61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Luke 23:28But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
John3 verses
Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?1161 They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? dwellest: or, abidest
John 20:14And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
John 20:16Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
Acts3 verses
To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,
Acts 7:42Then God turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, O ye house of Israel, have ye offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness?
Acts 13:46Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4762 (strepho) mean?
strengthened from the base of 5157; to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively):--convert, turn (again, back again, self, self about).
How many times does G4762 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4762 (στρέφω) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “turned.”
How is strepho translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4762 is rendered as “turned” (9×), “turn” (3×), “again” (2×), “turning” (2×), among other words.