ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō) — Interpret

Greek word study: ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō), Strong's G2059. to translate

GreekStrong's G2059
Quick definition
Greek word
ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to translate

Word study
Derivation: from a presumed derivative of G2060 (Ἑρμῆς) (as the god of language);

KJV translation words: interpret

Where this word appears

Strong's G2059 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 1:42 and last appears in Hebrews 7:2.

How it is rendered in the text

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

means ×2being translated ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἑρμηνεύεται ×2ἑρμηνευόμενος ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×2Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • John 1:42 — ἑρμηνεύεται — means
  • John 9:7 — ἑρμηνεύεται — means
  • Hebrews 7:2 — ἑρμηνευόμενος — being translated

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2060 Ἑρμῆς (Hermēs).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1329 διερμηνεύω (diermēneúō), G1421 δυσερμήνευτος (dysermḗneutos), G2058 ἑρμηνεία (hermēneía), G3177 μεθερμηνεύω (methermēneúō).

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 hermēneúō (G2059) mean?

To translate.

How is G2059 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2059 as: interpret.

How often does ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneúō) appear?

Strong's G2059 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 1:42 and last appears in Hebrews 7:2.