Strong's Concordance/Greek/G746

Strong's G746 · Greek

ἀρχή

arche · /ar-khay'/

Number
G746
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀρχή
Transliteration
arche
Pronunciation
ar-khay'
KJV occurrences
56 verses

Definition

from 756; (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank):--beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.

KJV: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule

Root / derivation: from 756

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρχή across 56 verses.

beginning39×
principalities6×
first3×
corners2×
principality2×
beginnings1×
estate1×
magistrates1×
power1×
principles1×
rule1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew4 verses
Mark4 verses
Luke3 verses
John8 verses
John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:2

The same was in the beginning with God.

John 2:11

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

John 6:64

But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.

John 8:25

Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.

John 8:44

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. of his own: or, from his own will or disposition

John 15:27

And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

John 16:4

But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

Acts4 verses
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians3 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians4 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Titus1 verse
Hebrews6 verses
Hebrews 1:10

And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:

Hebrews 2:3

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

Hebrews 3:14

For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, principles: or, word of the beginning of

Hebrews 7:3

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. without descent: Gr. without pedigree

2 Peter1 verse
1 John7 verses
1 John 1:1

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;

1 John 2:7

Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

1 John 2:13

I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.

1 John 2:14

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

1 John 2:24

Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.

1 John 3:8

He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

1 John 3:11

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. message: or, commandment

2 John2 verses
Jude1 verse
Revelation4 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G746 (arche) mean?

from 756; (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank):--beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.

How many times does G746 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G746 (ἀρχή) appears in 56 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beginning.”

How is arche translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G746 is rendered as “beginning” (39×), “principalities” (6×), “first” (3×), “corners” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀρχή come from?

from 756