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Strong's G1170 δεῖνα (deina)

Deina means “such a man” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1170 — baalberith in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1170
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G1170 Quick Answer

Strong's G1170 δεῖνα (deina) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. deina (dei`-nah) adj. 1. so and so (when the person is not specified) [probably a derivative of deos (dread), through the idea of forgetting the name as fearful, i.e. strange] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include said, into, city, such, and man. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
deina (dei`-nah) adj. 1. so and so (when the person is not specified) [probably a derivative of deos (dread), through the idea of forgetting the name as fearful, i.e. strange]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
said, into, city, such, and man

Meaning and Definition

deina (dei`-nah) adj. 1. so and so (when the person is not specified) [probably a derivative of deos (dread), through the idea of forgetting the name as fearful, i.e. strange] KJV: such a man See also: G1171

Original Word
δεῖνα
Transliteration
deina
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1170. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

a certain one

Usage: δεῖνα, ὁ, ἡ, τό (genitive -νος, dative -νι, accusative -να), [in Aq.: Rut.4:1, 1Ki.21:2 (3) (Sm. also), 4Ki.6:8 * ;] such an one, a certain one, whom one cannot or will not name: Mat.26:18.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

said into city such man say master saith time hand keep passover

How Strong's G1170 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G1170 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1170 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Matthew 26:18 KJV

And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1170.

Matthew 26:18 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1170, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1170 FAQ

What does deina (δεῖνα) mean?

Deina (Strong's G1170) is a Greek word most simply glossed "such a man". deina (dei`-nah) adj. 1. so and so (when the person is not specified) [probably a derivative of deos (dread), through the idea of forgetting the name as fearful, i.e. strange]

How many times is deina (δεῖνα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1170 across 1 book.

Where can I study deina (δεῖνα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1170 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate deina (δεῖνα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as said, into, city, such, man, and say. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.