"a cock, rooster, Mt. 26:34; Mk. 14:30; Lk. 22:34; Jn. 13:38"
Definition and meaning
a cock, rooster, Mt. 26:34; Mk. 14:30; Lk. 22:34; Jn. 13:38
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀλέκτωρ
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of alektor (G220) across the King James Bible.
Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the porch; and the cock crew.
And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.
And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
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Common questions
Strong's G220 (alektor) is a Greek word that means: a cock, rooster, Mt. 26:34; Mk. 14:30; Lk. 22:34; Jn. 13:38 It appears 11 times in the King James Bible.
The word alektor (G220) appears 11 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G220 is alektor, a Greek word defined as: a cock, rooster, Mt. 26:34; Mk. 14:30; Lk. 22:34; Jn. 13:38. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
alektor is a Greek word found in the New Testament.