Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀλέκτωρ”
Understanding aléktōr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cock. - a cock or male fowl
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀλέκτωρ
Phonetical-ek'-tore
Transliterationaléktōr
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cock. - a cock or male fowl
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
11 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:74 | “Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.” Word: ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr) | |
| Mark 14:68 | “But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.” Word: ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr) | |
| Luke 22:60 | “And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.” Word: ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr) | |
| John 18:27 | “Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew.” Word: ἀλέκτωρ (aléktōr) |