Strong's G5517 · Greek
χοϊκός
choïkós
Definition
dusty or dirty (soil-like), i.e. (by implication) terrene
KJV: earthy
Root / derivation: from G5522 (χόος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered χοϊκός across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians3 verses
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.
1 Corinthians 15:48As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.
1 Corinthians 15:49And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5517 (choïkós) mean?
dusty or dirty (soil-like), i.e. (by implication) terrene
How many times does G5517 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5517 (χοϊκός) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “earthy.”
How is choïkós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5517 is rendered as “earthy” (4×).
Where does the Greek word χοϊκός come from?
from G5522 (χόος);