ἀμύνομαι (amýnomai) — Defend

Greek word study: ἀμύνομαι (amýnomai), Strong's G292. to ward off (for oneself), i.e. protect

GreekStrong's G292
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀμύνομαι (amýnomai)

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to ward off (for oneself), i.e. protect

Word study
Derivation: middle voice of a primary verb;

KJV translation words: defend

Where this word appears

Strong's G292 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 Acts 7:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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

he defended him ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἠμύνατο ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Acts 7:24 — ἠμύνατο — he defended him

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 amýnomai (G292) mean?

To ward off (for oneself), i.e. protect.

How is G292 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G292 as: defend.

How often does ἀμύνομαι (amýnomai) appear?

Strong's G292 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 Acts 7:24.