ἐγκαινίζω (enkainízō) — Consecrate

Greek word study: ἐγκαινίζω (enkainízō), Strong's G1457. to renew, i.e. inaugurate

GreekStrong's G1457
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐγκαινίζω (enkainízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to renew, i.e. inaugurate

Word study
Derivation: from G1456 (ἐγκαίνια);

KJV translation words: consecrate, dedicate

Where this word appears

Strong's G1457 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 9:18 and last appears in Hebrews 10:20.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He dedicated ×1has been inaugurated ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐγκεκαίνισται ×1ἐνεκαίνισεν ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Hebrews 9:18 — ἐγκεκαίνισται — has been inaugurated
  • Hebrews 10:20 — ἐνεκαίνισεν — He dedicated

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1456 ἐγκαίνια (enkaínia).

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 enkainízō (G1457) mean?

To renew, i.e. inaugurate.

How is G1457 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1457 as: consecrate, dedicate.

How often does ἐγκαινίζω (enkainízō) appear?

Strong's G1457 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Hebrews 9:18 and last appears in Hebrews 10:20.