G2316 θεός (theós) — God

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2316

a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

KJV usage: :--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).

Etymology: of uncertain affinity;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

a deity, Acts 7:43; 1 Cor. 8:5; an idol, Acts 7:40; God, the true God, Mt. 3:9, et al. freq.; God, possessed of true godhead, Jn. 1:1; Rom. 9:5; from the Hebrew, applied to potentates, Jn. 10:34, 35; τῷ θεῷ, an intensive term, from the Hebrew, exceedingly, Acts 7:20, and, perhaps, 2 Cor. 10:4

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:23 Matthew 3:9 Matthew 3:16 Matthew 4:3 Matthew 4:4 Matthew 4:6 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 4:10 Matthew 5:8 Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:34 Matthew 6:24 Matthew 6:30 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 8:29 + 1131 more →

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