Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
interpretation
Usage: ἑρμηνεία, see: ἑρμηνία. ἑρμηνία (T, cl., -εία), -ας, ἡ, (ἑρμηνεύω), [in LXX (-εία), Sir, prol. 14 Sir.47:17, from LXX Sir.5:1 * ;] interpretation: 1Co.12:10 14:26.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2058
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G2058 Quick Answer
Strong's G2058 ἑρμηνεία (hermeneia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hermeneia (her-may-nei'-ah) n. 1. translation [from a presumed derivative of G2060 (as the god of language)] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include interpretation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- hermeneia (her-may-nei'-ah) n. 1. translation [from a presumed derivative of G2060 (as the god of language)]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- interpretation
Meaning and Definition
hermeneia (her-may-nei'-ah) n. 1. translation [from a presumed derivative of G2060 (as the god of language)] KJV: interpretation Root(s): G2060
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2058. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2058 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hermeneia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
interpretation
1 Corinthians 12:10
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How Strong's G2058 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 2 linked usages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2058 (ἑρμηνεία) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 47:17 — ἑρμηνείαις
Strong's G2058 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 G2058 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Strong's G2058 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
The countries marveled at thee for thy songs, And proverbs, and parables, and interpretations.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2058.
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
The countries marveled at thee for thy songs, And proverbs, and parables, and interpretations.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2058, grouped by book.
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2058 FAQ
What does hermeneia (ἑρμηνεία) mean?
Hermeneia (Strong's G2058) is a Greek word most simply glossed "interpretation". hermeneia (her-may-nei'-ah) n. 1. translation [from a presumed derivative of G2060 (as the god of language)]
How many times is hermeneia (ἑρμηνεία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2058 across 2 books.
Where can I study hermeneia (ἑρμηνεία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2058 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate hermeneia (ἑρμηνεία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as interpretation. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2058 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2058, with linked reader references where each row is available.