Strong's Concordance/Greek/G720

Strong's G720 · Greek

ἀρνέομαι

arnéomai

Number
G720
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀρνέομαι
Transliteration
arnéomai
KJV occurrences
28 verses

Definition

to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate

KJV: deny, refuse

Root / derivation: perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of G4483 (ῥέω);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρνέομαι across 28 verses.

denied13×
deny7×
denieth4×
denying4×
hast2×
refused2×
it1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John3 verses
Acts4 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy3 verses
Titus2 verses
Hebrews1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
1 John2 verses
Jude1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G720 (arnéomai) mean?

to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate

How many times does G720 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G720 (ἀρνέομαι) appears in 28 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “denied.”

How is arnéomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G720 is rendered as “denied” (13×), “deny” (7×), “denieth” (4×), “denying” (4×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀρνέομαι come from?

perhaps from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of G4483 (ῥέω);