Greek Word Study

The meaning of κονιάω

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

Definition

whiten. - by analogy, lime) - to whitewash

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κονιάω

Phonetickon-ee-ah'-o
Transliterationkoniáō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

whiten. - by analogy, lime) - to whitewash

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 23:27

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.

Word: κονιάω (koniáō)
Acts 23:3

Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Word: κονιάω (koniáō)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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