Strong's Concordance/Greek/G514

Strong's G514 · Greek

ἄξιος

áxios

Number
G514
Language
Greek
Original word
ἄξιος
Transliteration
áxios
KJV occurrences
38 verses

Definition

deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)

KJV: due reward, meet, (un-)worthy

Root / derivation: probably from G71 (ἄγω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄξιος across 38 verses.

Worthy35×
meet4×
reward1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew7 verses
Luke8 verses
Luke 3:8

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Luke 7:4

And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:

Luke 10:7

And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Luke 12:48

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

Luke 15:19

And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

Luke 15:21

And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

Luke 23:15

No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.

Luke 23:41

And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

John1 verse
Acts6 verses
Acts 13:25

And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.

Acts 23:29

Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.

Acts 25:11

For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Cesar.

Acts 25:25

But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.

Acts 26:20

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

Acts 26:31

And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.

Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy4 verses
Hebrews1 verse
Revelation7 verses
Revelation 3:4

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Revelation 5:2

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

Revelation 5:4

And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

Revelation 5:9

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Revelation 5:12

Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Revelation 16:6

For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G514 (áxios) mean?

deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)

How many times does G514 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G514 (ἄξιος) appears in 38 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Worthy.”

How is áxios translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G514 is rendered as “Worthy” (35×), “meet” (4×), “reward” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἄξιος come from?

probably from G71 (ἄγω);