Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Κεγχρεαί”
Understanding Kenchreaí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from kegchros (millet) Cencrea. - Cenchreæ, a port of Corinth
G2747
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Κεγχρεαί
Phonetickeng-khreh-a'-hee
TransliterationKenchreaí
Grammar Code
N:N-F-L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from kegchros (millet) Cencrea. - Cenchreæ, a port of Corinth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:18 | “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Word: Κεγχρεαί (Kenchreaí) | |
| Romans 16:1 | “I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:” Word: Κεγχρεαί (Kenchreaí) | |
| Romans 16:27 | “To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea. ” Word: Κεγχρεαί (Kenchreaí) |