Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5084

Strong's G5084 · Greek

τήρησις

teresis · /tay'-ray-sis/

Number
G5084
Language
Greek
Original word
τήρησις
Transliteration
teresis
Pronunciation
tay'-ray-sis
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

from 5083; a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison:--hold.

KJV: hold

Root / derivation: from 5083

KJV usage breakdown

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

hold1×
keeping1×
prison1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5084 (teresis) mean?

from 5083; a watching, i.e. (figuratively) observance, or (concretely) a prison:--hold.

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 teresis 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 5083