εἴκω (eíkō) — Be Like

Greek word study: εἴκω (eíkō), Strong's G1503. to resemble

GreekStrong's G1503
Quick definition
Greek word
εἴκω (eíkō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to resemble

Word study
Derivation: apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to G1502 (εἴκω) through the idea of faintness as a copy);

KJV translation words: be like

Where this word appears

Strong's G1503 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 James 1:6 and last appears in James 1:23.

How it is rendered in the text

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

has been likened ×1he has been likened ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἔοικεν ×2

Verses (all 2)

  • James 1:6 — ἔοικεν — he has been likened
  • James 1:23 — ἔοικεν — has been likened

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1502 εἴκω (eíkō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1504 εἰκών (eikṓn), G1933 ἐπιεικής (epieikḗs).

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 eíkō (G1503) mean?

To resemble.

How is G1503 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1503 as: be like.

How often does εἴκω (eíkō) appear?

Strong's G1503 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 James 1:6 and last appears in James 1:23.