κόπος (kópos) — Labour

Greek word study: κόπος (kópos), Strong's G2873. a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains

GreekStrong's G2873
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Greek word
κόπος (kópos)

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a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains

Word study
Derivation: from G2875 (κόπτω);

KJV translation words: labour, + trouble, weariness

Where this word appears

Strong's G2873 is tagged on 19 words in 19 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:10 and last appears in Revelation 14:13.

How it is rendered in the text

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

labor ×9labors ×4trouble ×4toil ×1troubles ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κόπον ×5κόπους ×4κόποις ×3κόπος ×2κόπου ×2κόπῳ ×2κόπων ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×41 Thessalonians ×3Luke ×21 Corinthians ×2Revelation ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1John ×1

Verses (all 19)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2875 κόπτω (kóptō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2123 εὐκοπώτερος (eukopṓteros), G2869 κοπάζω (kopázō), G2872 κοπιάω (kopiáō).

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 kópos (G2873) mean?

A cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains.

How is G2873 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2873 as: labour, + trouble, weariness.

How often does κόπος (kópos) appear?

Strong's G2873 is tagged on 19 words in 19 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 26:10 and last appears in Revelation 14:13.