μάχαιρα (máchaira) — Sword

Greek word study: μάχαιρα (máchaira), Strong's G3162. a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

GreekStrong's G3162
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Greek word
μάχαιρα (máchaira)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment

Word study
Derivation: probably feminine of a presumed derivative of G3163 (μάχη);

KJV translation words: sword

Where this word appears

Strong's G3162 is tagged on 29 words in 26 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:34 and last appears in Revelation 13:14.

How it is rendered in the text

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

sword ×10swords ×6a sword ×4the sword ×4of the sword ×3his sword ×1with the sword ×1

Forms found in the text

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

μάχαιραν ×11μαχαιρῶν ×5μαχαίρης ×4μαχαίρῃ ×4μαχαίρῃ; ×1μάχαιρα ×1μάχαιρα; ×1μάχαιραι ×1μάχαιράν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×7Luke ×5Revelation ×4Mark ×3Hebrews ×3John ×2Acts ×2Romans ×2

Verses (first 25 of 26)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3163 μάχη (máchē).

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 máchaira (G3162) mean?

A knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.

How is G3162 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3162 as: sword.

How often does μάχαιρα (máchaira) appear?

Strong's G3162 is tagged on 29 words in 26 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 10:34 and last appears in Revelation 13:14.