κάλαμος (kálamos) — Pen
Greek word study: κάλαμος (kálamos), Strong's G2563. a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen
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a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen
KJV translation words: pen, reed
Strong's G2563 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:7 and last appears in Revelation 21:16.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 11:7 — κάλαμον — A reed
- Matthew 12:20 — κάλαμον — A reed
- Matthew 27:29 — κάλαμον — a reed
- Matthew 27:30 — κάλαμον — reed
- Matthew 27:48 — καλάμῳ — a reed
- Mark 15:19 — καλάμῳ — with a reed
- Mark 15:36 — καλάμῳ — on a reed
- Luke 7:24 — κάλαμον — A reed
- 3 John 1:13 — καλάμου — pen
- Revelation 11:1 — κάλαμος — a measuring rod
- Revelation 21:15 — κάλαμον — reed
- Revelation 21:16 — καλάμῳ — reed
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2562 καλάμη (kalámē).
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Frequently asked questions
What does kálamos (G2563) mean?
A reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen.
How is G2563 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2563 as: pen, reed.
How often does κάλαμος (kálamos) appear?
Strong's G2563 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 11:7 and last appears in Revelation 21:16.
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