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
G2867
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κονιάω
Phonetickon-ee-ah'-o
Transliterationkoniáō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
whiten. - by analogy, lime) - to whitewash
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |