ἐκκεντέω (ekkentéō) — Pierce

Greek word study: ἐκκεντέω (ekkentéō), Strong's G1574. to transfix

GreekStrong's G1574
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐκκεντέω (ekkentéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to transfix

Word study
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and the base of G2759 (κέντρον);

KJV translation words: pierce

Where this word appears

Strong's G1574 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 19:37 and last appears in Revelation 1:7.

How it is rendered in the text

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

pierced ×1they have pierced ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐξεκέντησαν ×2

Books where it appears most

John ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1537 ἐκ (ek), G2759 κέντρον (kéntron).

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 ekkentéō (G1574) mean?

To transfix.

How is G1574 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1574 as: pierce.

How often does ἐκκεντέω (ekkentéō) appear?

Strong's G1574 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 19:37 and last appears in Revelation 1:7.