Greek Word Study

The meaning of “κνήθω”

Understanding knḗthō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

X itching. - to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to tickle

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Greek Text
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κνήθω

Phoneticknay'-tho
Transliterationknḗthō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

X itching. - to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to tickle

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
2 Timothy 4:3

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;”

Word: κνήθω (knḗthō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
2 Timothy
Book Distribution

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