Refiner Word Study hermeneia (G2058)
G2058  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἑρμηνεία
hermeneia
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"interpretation, explanation, 1 Cor. 14:26; meton. the power or faculty of interpreting, 1 Cor. 12:10*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hermeneia mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G2058
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

interpretation, explanation, 1 Cor. 14:26; meton. the power or faculty of interpreting, 1 Cor. 12:10*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἑρμηνεία

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hermeneia

These are the most notable occurrences of hermeneia (G2058) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 12:10

To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hermeneia

What does hermeneia mean in Greek?

Strong's G2058 (hermeneia) is a Greek word that means: interpretation, explanation, 1 Cor. 14:26; meton. the power or faculty of interpreting, 1 Cor. 12:10* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hermeneia appear in the Bible?

The word hermeneia (G2058) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2058?

Strong's G2058 is hermeneia, a Greek word defined as: interpretation, explanation, 1 Cor. 14:26; meton. the power or faculty of interpreting, 1 Cor. 12:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hermeneia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hermeneia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.