Strong's G937 · Greek
βασιλικός
basilikos · /bas-il-ee-kos'/
Definition
from 935; regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent:--king's, nobleman, royal.
KJV: king's, nobleman, royal
Root / derivation: from 935
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered βασιλικός across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John2 verses
Acts2 verses
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country. was highly: or, bare an hostile mind, intending war the king's chamberlain: Gr. that was over the king's bedchamber
Acts 12:21And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G937 (basilikos) mean?
from 935; regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent:--king's, nobleman, royal.
How many times does G937 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G937 (βασιλικός) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “nobleman.”
How is basilikos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G937 is rendered as “nobleman” (2×), “royal” (2×), “king's” (1×).
Where does the Greek word βασιλικός come from?
from 935