τήρησις

tḗrēsis

Number

G5084

Language

Greek

Original word

τήρησις

Transliteration

tḗrēsis

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison

KJV: hold

Root / derivation: from G5083 (τηρέω);

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

hold1×

keeping1×

prison1×

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

Acts2 verses

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

1 Corinthians1 verse

Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.

What does Strong's G5084 (tḗrēsis) mean?

a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison

How many times does G5084 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5084 (τήρησις) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hold.”

How is tḗrēsis translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5084 is rendered as “hold” (1×), “keeping” (1×), “prison” (1×).

Where does the Greek word τήρησις come from?

from G5083 (τηρέω);