Greek Word Study

The meaning of “κόπος”

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

Definition

labour, + trouble, weariness. - a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively - by...

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G2873

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κόπος

Phonetickop'-os

Transliterationkópos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

labour, + trouble, weariness. - a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively - by implication, pains

Scripture References

18 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 26:10	“When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.” Word: κόπος (kópos)
Luke 11:7	“And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.” Word: κόπος (kópos)
1 Corinthians 15:58	“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. ” Word: κόπος (kópos)
Galatians 6:17	“From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” Word: κόπος (kópos)
2 Thessalonians 3:8	“Neither did we eat any man’s bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:” Word: κόπος (kópos)