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κοινός
koinós · Greek · Strong's G2839 · 14 occurrences
The KJV renders 7 different Hebrew and Greek words as “unclean”
What it means
common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane
probably from G4862 (σύν);
How the KJV renders it
common, defiled, unclean, unholy
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“unclean”
“common”
“defiled”
also renders ṭâmêʼ (H2931)
Questions this word decides
- Are any foods forbidden to Christians today?
- Is 1 Enoch inspired or canonical scripture?
- What does Romans 14:5 mean about esteeming one day above another?
- Can a Christian lose their salvation?
- Does continuing to sin after conversion cost you your salvation?
Where it appears
14 occurrences in the Greek text, first 12 verses shown.
Acts 2:44 A-APNActs 4:32 A-NPNActs 10:14 A-ASNActs 10:28 A-ASMActs 11:8 A-ASNHebrews 10:29 A-ASNJude 1:3 A-GSFMark 7:2 A-DPFMark 7:5 A-DPFRevelation 21:27 A-NSNRomans 14:14 A-ASNTitus 1:4 A-ASF
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