κτίζω (ktízō) — Create

Greek word study: κτίζω (ktízō), Strong's G2936. to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)

GreekStrong's G2936
Quick definition
Greek word
κτίζω (ktízō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)

Word study
Derivation: probably akin to G2932 (κτάομαι) (through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer);

KJV translation words: create, Creator, make

Where this word appears

Strong's G2936 is tagged on 15 words in 13 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:4 and last appears in Revelation 10:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

created ×5having been created ×2having created ×2were created ×2He may create ×1have been created ×1having created it ×1was created ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἔκτισεν ×3ἐκτίσθη ×2κτισθέντα ×1κτισθέντες ×1κτίσαντα ×1κτίσαντι ×1κτίσαντος ×1κτίσας ×1κτίσῃ ×1ἔκτισται ×1

Books where it appears most

Ephesians ×4Colossians ×3Revelation ×3Matthew ×1Mark ×1Romans ×11 Corinthians ×11 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 13)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2932 κτάομαι (ktáomai).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2937 κτίσις (ktísis), G2938 κτίσμα (ktísma), G2939 κτίστης (ktístēs).

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 ktízō (G2936) mean?

To fabricate, i.e. found (form originally).

How is G2936 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2936 as: create, Creator, make.

How often does κτίζω (ktízō) appear?

Strong's G2936 is tagged on 15 words in 13 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:4 and last appears in Revelation 10:6.