What does rhetos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4490

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

in express words, expressly, 1 Tim. 4:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: ῥητῶς

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with rhetos

These are the most notable occurrences of rhetos (G4490) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about rhetos

What does rhetos mean in Greek?

Strong's G4490 (rhetos) is a Greek word that means: in express words, expressly, 1 Tim. 4:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does rhetos appear in the Bible?

The word rhetos (G4490) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4490?

Strong's G4490 is rhetos, a Greek word defined as: in express words, expressly, 1 Tim. 4:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is rhetos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

rhetos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.