What does pelikos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4080

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

how large, Gal. 6:11; how great in dignity, Heb. 7:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: πηλίκος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with pelikos

These are the most notable occurrences of pelikos (G4080) across the King James Bible.

Galatians 6:11

Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

Hebrews 7:4

Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about pelikos

What does pelikos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4080 (pelikos) is a Greek word that means: how large, Gal. 6:11; how great in dignity, Heb. 7:4* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does pelikos appear in the Bible?

The word pelikos (G4080) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4080?

Strong's G4080 is pelikos, a Greek word defined as: how large, Gal. 6:11; how great in dignity, Heb. 7:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is pelikos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

pelikos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.