κλάω (kláō) — Break

Greek word study: κλάω (kláō), Strong's G2806. to break (specially, of bread)

GreekStrong's G2806
Quick definition
Greek word
κλάω (kláō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to break (specially, of bread)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: break

Where this word appears

Strong's G2806 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:19 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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

He broke it ×2He broke them ×2breaking ×2having broken ×2having broken it ×2He broke ×1I broke ×1being broken ×1broke it ×1we break ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἔκλασεν ×6κλάσας ×4κλάσαι ×1κλώμενον ×1κλῶμεν ×1κλῶντές ×1ἔκλασα ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×4Matthew ×3Mark ×31 Corinthians ×3Luke ×2

Verses (all 14)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1575 ἐκκλάω (ekkláō), G2622 κατακλάω (katakláō), G2798 κλάδος (kládos), G2800 κλάσις (klásis), G2801 κλάσμα (klásma), G2814 κλῆμα (klēma), G2819 κλῆρος (klēros).

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 kláō (G2806) mean?

To break (specially, of bread).

How is G2806 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2806 as: break.

How often does κλάω (kláō) appear?

Strong's G2806 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 14:19 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:24.