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hermēneuō G2059

ἑρμηνεύω (hermēneuō) means “to interpret” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἑρμηνεύω Greek · G2059 3 tagged occurrences in 3 verses

Pronunciation guide: her-mayn-yoo'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2059

ἑρμηνεύω · hermēneuō · to interpret

ἑρμηνεύω [in LXX: Est.4:7 (תִּרְגַּם), Est.10:3 Job.42:17β* ;] 1. to explain. 2. to interpret: Luk.24:27 (WH, mg.), Jhn.1:39, 43 9:7, Heb.7:2.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) I translate, explain, (b) I interpret the meaning of.

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How translators render G2059

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BSB rendering counts
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means 2
is translated as 1
KJV rendering counts
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is by interpretation 2
being interpreted 1

Verses containing G2059

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  1. John 1:42 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

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  2. John 9:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing.

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  3. Hebrews 7:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

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