What does onkos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3591

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

pr. bulk, weight; a burden, impediment, Heb. 12:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: ὄγκος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with onkos

These are the most notable occurrences of onkos (G3591) across the King James Bible.

Hebrews 12:1

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about onkos

What does onkos mean in Greek?

Strong's G3591 (onkos) is a Greek word that means: pr. bulk, weight; a burden, impediment, Heb. 12:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does onkos appear in the Bible?

The word onkos (G3591) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3591?

Strong's G3591 is onkos, a Greek word defined as: pr. bulk, weight; a burden, impediment, Heb. 12:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is onkos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

onkos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.