κῆτος (kētos) — Whale
Greek word study: κῆτος (kētos), Strong's G2785. a huge fish (as gaping for prey)
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a huge fish (as gaping for prey)
KJV translation words: whale
Strong's G2785 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Matthew 12:40.
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Verses (all 1)
- Matthew 12:40 — κήτους — great fish
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Named in this entry's derivation: G5490 χάσμα (chásma).
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What does kētos (G2785) mean?
A huge fish (as gaping for prey).
How is G2785 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2785 as: whale.
How often does κῆτος (kētos) appear?
Strong's G2785 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Matthew 12:40.
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