Refiner Word Study ktisma (G2938)
G2938  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
κτίσμα
ktisma
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. a thing founded; in NT a created being, creature, 1 Tim. 4:4; Jas. 1:18; Rev. 5:13; 8:9*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ktisma mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G2938
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. a thing founded; in NT a created being, creature, 1 Tim. 4:4; Jas. 1:18; Rev. 5:13; 8:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: κτίσμα

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with ktisma

These are the most notable occurrences of ktisma (G2938) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 4:4

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

James 1:18

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Revelation 5:13

And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Revelation 8:9

And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ktisma

What does ktisma mean in Greek?

Strong's G2938 (ktisma) is a Greek word that means: pr. a thing founded; in NT a created being, creature, 1 Tim. 4:4; Jas. 1:18; Rev. 5:13; 8:9* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ktisma appear in the Bible?

The word ktisma (G2938) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2938?

Strong's G2938 is ktisma, a Greek word defined as: pr. a thing founded; in NT a created being, creature, 1 Tim. 4:4; Jas. 1:18; Rev. 5:13; 8:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ktisma in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ktisma is a Greek word found in the New Testament.