Refiner Word Study hymenaios (G5211)
G5211  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Ὑμέναιος
hymenaios
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Hymenaeus, pr. name, 1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 2:17*"

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Definition and meaning

What does hymenaios mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G5211
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Hymenaeus, pr. name, 1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 2:17*

In the original Greek the word is written: Ὑμέναιος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with hymenaios

These are the most notable occurrences of hymenaios (G5211) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 1:20

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

2 Timothy 2:17

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hymenaios

What does hymenaios mean in Greek?

Strong's G5211 (hymenaios) is a Greek word that means: Hymenaeus, pr. name, 1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 2:17* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hymenaios appear in the Bible?

The word hymenaios (G5211) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5211?

Strong's G5211 is hymenaios, a Greek word defined as: Hymenaeus, pr. name, 1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 2:17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hymenaios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hymenaios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.