Strong's G744 · Greek
ἀρχαῖος
archaios · /ar-khah'-yos/
Definition
from 746; original or primeval:--(them of) old (time).
KJV: (them of) old (time)
Root / derivation: from 746
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρχαῖος across 12 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
12 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: by: or, to
Matthew 5:27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
Matthew 5:33Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
Luke2 verses
Acts3 verses
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Acts 15:21For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Acts 21:16There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
2 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation2 verses
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Revelation 20:2And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G744 (archaios) mean?
from 746; original or primeval:--(them of) old (time).
How many times does G744 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G744 (ἀρχαῖος) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “old.”
How is archaios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G744 is rendered as “old” (7×), “time” (3×), “good” (1×), “things” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἀρχαῖος come from?
from 746