κώνωψ (kṓnōps) — Gnat

Greek word study: κώνωψ (kṓnōps), Strong's G2971. a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis)

GreekStrong's G2971
Quick definition
Greek word
κώνωψ (kṓnōps)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis)

Word study
Derivation: apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 (κέντρον) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

KJV translation words: gnat

Where this word appears

Strong's G2971 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 23:24.

How it is rendered in the text

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gnat ×1

Forms found in the text

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

κώνωπα ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2759 κέντρον (kéntron), G3700 ὀπτάνομαι (optánomai).

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 kṓnōps (G2971) mean?

A mosquito (from its stinging proboscis).

How is G2971 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2971 as: gnat.

How often does κώνωψ (kṓnōps) appear?

Strong's G2971 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 23:24.