Greek Word Study

The meaning of “κτίσις”

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

Definition

building, creation, creature, ordinance. - original formation (properly, the act - by implication, the thing, literally ...

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G2937

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κτίσις

Phoneticktis'-is

Transliterationktísis

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

building, creation, creature, ordinance. - original formation (properly, the act - by implication, the thing, literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

19 total references

Reference	Text
Mark 13:19	“For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.” Word: κτίσις (ktísis)
Romans 8:20	“For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,” Word: κτίσις (ktísis)
2 Corinthians 5:17	“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Word: κτίσις (ktísis)
Galatians 6:15	“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.” Word: κτίσις (ktísis)
Colossians 1:23	“If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;” Word: κτίσις (ktísis)