χωρέω (chōréō) — Come

Greek word study: χωρέω (chōréō), Strong's G5562. to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G5562
Quick definition
Greek word
χωρέω (chōréō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G5561 (χώρα);

KJV translation words: come, contain, go, have place, (can, be room to) receive

Where this word appears

Strong's G5562 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:17 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:9.

How it is rendered in the text

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

to have space ×2do make room for ×1goes ×1having space ×1he should receive it ×1receive ×1receives a place ×1to come ×1to receive it ×1

Forms found in the text

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

χωρεῖ ×2χωρεῖν ×2χωρῆσαι ×2Χωρήσατε ×1χωρείτω ×1χωροῦσαι ×1χωροῦσιν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×4John ×3Mark ×12 Corinthians ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5561 χώρα (chṓra).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G402 ἀναχωρέω (anachōréō), G672 ἀποχωρέω (apochōréō), G1633 ἐκχωρέω (ekchōréō), G5298 ὑποχωρέω (hypochōréō).

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 chōréō (G5562) mean?

To be in (give) space, i.e. (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively).

How is G5562 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5562 as: come, contain, go, have place, (can, be room to) receive.

How often does χωρέω (chōréō) appear?

Strong's G5562 is tagged on 10 words in 9 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 15:17 and last appears in 2 Peter 3:9.