Refiner Word Study ado (G103)
G103  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ᾄδω
ado
5 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to sing, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Rev. 5:9; 14:3; 15:3*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ado mean in Greek?

5
Occurrences in Scripture
G103
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to sing, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Rev. 5:9; 14:3; 15:3*

In the original Greek the word is written: ᾄδω

Scripture references

Top 5 Bible verses with ado

These are the most notable occurrences of ado (G103) across the King James Bible.

Ephesians 5:19

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Revelation 5:9

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Revelation 14:3

And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.

Revelation 15:3

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ado

What does ado mean in Greek?

Strong's G103 (ado) is a Greek word that means: to sing, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Rev. 5:9; 14:3; 15:3* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ado appear in the Bible?

The word ado (G103) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G103?

Strong's G103 is ado, a Greek word defined as: to sing, Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Rev. 5:9; 14:3; 15:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ado in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ado is a Greek word found in the New Testament.