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Strong's G2747 Κεγχρεαί (kenchreai)

Kenchreai means “Cencrea” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2747 — cheret (“graving tool”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2747
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G2747 Quick Answer

Strong's G2747 Κεγχρεαί (Kegchreai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Kegchreai (keng-khreh-ai') n/l. 1. Cenchreae, a port of Corinth [probably from kegchros (millet)] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include cenchrea, paul, after, tarried, and yet. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Kegchreai (keng-khreh-ai') n/l. 1. Cenchreae, a port of Corinth [probably from kegchros (millet)]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
cenchrea, paul, after, tarried, and yet

Meaning and Definition

Kegchreai (keng-khreh-ai') n/l. 1. Cenchreae, a port of Corinth [probably from kegchros (millet)] KJV: Cencrea

Original Word
Κεγχρεαί
Transliteration
Kegchreai
Morphology
Name Location

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2747. 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)

Cenchreae

Usage: Κενχρεαί (Rec. Κεχγ-; ν. WH, App., 150), -ῶν, αἱ, Cenchreæ, a port of Corinth: Act.18:18, Rom.16:1.† (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.

cenchrea paul after tarried yet good while took leave brethren sailed thence

How Strong's G2747 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 3 linked usages.

Strong's G2747 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 G2747 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 18:18 KJV

And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.

Romans 16:1 KJV

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2747.

Acts 18:18 New Testament, KJV
And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.
Romans 16:1 New Testament, KJV
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2747, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2747 FAQ

What does kenchreai (Κεγχρεαί) mean?

Kenchreai (Strong's G2747) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Cencrea". Kegchreai (keng-khreh-ai') n/l. 1. Cenchreae, a port of Corinth [probably from kegchros (millet)]

How many times is kenchreai (Κεγχρεαί) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2747 across 2 books.

Where can I study kenchreai (Κεγχρεαί) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2747 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kenchreai (Κεγχρεαί)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as cenchrea, paul, after, tarried, yet, and good. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.