δειλός (deilós) — Fearful

Greek word study: δειλός (deilós), Strong's G1169. timid, i.e. (by implication) faithless

GreekStrong's G1169
Quick definition
Greek word
δειλός (deilós)

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timid, i.e. (by implication) faithless

Word study
Derivation: from (dread);

KJV translation words: fearful

Where this word appears

Strong's G1169 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:26 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.

How it is rendered in the text

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

fearful ×2to the cowardly ×1

Forms found in the text

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

δειλοί ×2δειλοῖς ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1167 δειλία (deilía), G1171 δεινῶς (deinōs), G1174 δεισιδαιμονέστερος (deisidaimonésteros).

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 deilós (G1169) mean?

Timid, i.e. (by implication) faithless.

How is G1169 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1169 as: fearful.

How often does δειλός (deilós) appear?

Strong's G1169 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:26 and last appears in Revelation 21:8.