χεῖλος (cheîlos) — Lip
Greek word study: χεῖλος (cheîlos), Strong's G5491. a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
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a lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water)
KJV translation words: lip, shore
Strong's G5491 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:8 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:10.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 7)
- Matthew 15:8 — χείλεσίν — lips
- Mark 7:6 — χείλεσίν — lips
- Romans 3:13 — χείλη — lips
- 1 Corinthians 14:21 — χείλεσιν — lips
- Hebrews 11:12 — χεῖλος — shore
- Hebrews 13:15 — χειλέων — of the lips
- 1 Peter 3:10 — χείλη — lips
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5490 χάσμα (chásma).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G5512 χλευάζω (chleuázō).
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What does cheîlos (G5491) mean?
A lip (as a pouring place); figuratively, a margin (of water).
How is G5491 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5491 as: lip, shore.
How often does χεῖλος (cheîlos) appear?
Strong's G5491 is tagged on 7 words in 7 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:8 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:10.
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