Strong's G959 · Greek
Βερνίκη
Berníkē
Definition
victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family
KJV: Bernice
Root / derivation: from a provincial form of G5342 (φέρω) and G3529 (νίκη);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Βερνίκη across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Cesarea to salute Festus.
Acts 25:23And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.
Acts 26:30And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G959 (Berníkē) mean?
victorious; Bernice, a member of the Herodian family
How many times does G959 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G959 (Βερνίκη) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Bernice.”
How is Berníkē translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G959 is rendered as “Bernice” (3×).
Where does the Greek word Βερνίκη come from?
from a provincial form of G5342 (φέρω) and G3529 (νίκη);