What does ktistes mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G2939

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a founder; in NT a creator, 1 Pet. 4:19*

In the original Greek the word is written: κτίστης

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with ktistes

These are the most notable occurrences of ktistes (G2939) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 4:19

Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ktistes

What does ktistes mean in Greek?

Strong's G2939 (ktistes) is a Greek word that means: a founder; in NT a creator, 1 Pet. 4:19* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ktistes appear in the Bible?

The word ktistes (G2939) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G2939?

Strong's G2939 is ktistes, a Greek word defined as: a founder; in NT a creator, 1 Pet. 4:19*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ktistes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ktistes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.