ἀκρίς (akrís) — Locust

Greek word study: ἀκρίς (akrís), Strong's G200. a locust (as pointed, or as lighting on the top of vegetation)

GreekStrong's G200
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀκρίς (akrís)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a locust (as pointed, or as lighting on the top of vegetation)

Word study
Derivation: apparently from the same as G206 (ἄκρον);

KJV translation words: locust

Where this word appears

Strong's G200 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:4 and last appears in Revelation 9:7.

How it is rendered in the text

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

locusts ×3locusts was ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀκρίδες ×2ἀκρίδας ×1ἀκρίδων ×1

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G206 ἄκρον (ákron).

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 akrís (G200) mean?

A locust (as pointed, or as lighting on the top of vegetation).

How is G200 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G200 as: locust.

How often does ἀκρίς (akrís) appear?

Strong's G200 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 3:4 and last appears in Revelation 9:7.