βρέχω (bréchō) — Rain

Greek word study: βρέχω (bréchō), Strong's G1026. to moisten (especially by a shower)

GreekStrong's G1026
Quick definition
Greek word
βρέχω (bréchō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to moisten (especially by a shower)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: (send) rain, wash

Where this word appears

Strong's G1026 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:45 and last appears in Revelation 11:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

He sends rain ×1it did rain ×1it rained ×1may fall ×1she wet ×1to rain ×1to wet ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἔβρεξεν ×2βρέξαι ×1βρέχει ×1βρέχειν ×1βρέχῃ ×1ἔβρεξέν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3James ×2Matthew ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1028 βροχή (brochḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bréchō (G1026) mean?

To moisten (especially by a shower).

How is G1026 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1026 as: (send) rain, wash.

How often does βρέχω (bréchō) appear?

Strong's G1026 is tagged on 7 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:45 and last appears in Revelation 11:6.