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Strong's G2750 κειρία (keiria)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2750 — chori (“fierce”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2750
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2750 Quick Answer

Strong's G2750 κειρία (keiria) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. keiria (kei-ree'-ah) n. 1. a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet [of uncertain affinity] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include graveclothes. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
keiria (kei-ree'-ah) n. 1. a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet [of uncertain affinity]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
graveclothes

Meaning and Definition

keiria (kei-ree'-ah) n. 1. a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet [of uncertain affinity] KJV: graveclothes

Original Word
κειρία
Transliteration
keiria
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2750. 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)

graveclothes

Usage: κειρία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX: Pro.7:16 (מַרְבַד)* ;] a vernacular word, __1 1, a bed-cord (Aristoph., AV., 816; Pr, l.with). __2. In pl., swathings (cf. Field, Notes, 96 f.): Jhn.11:44.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2750 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render keiria, 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.

graveclothes John 11:44

How Strong's G2750 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2750 (κειρία) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2750 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 G2750 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

John 11:44 KJV

And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

Strong's G2750 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And I have covered it with double tapestry from Egypt.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2750.

Proverbs 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I have covered it with double tapestry from Egypt.
John 11:44 New Testament, KJV
And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2750, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2750 FAQ

What does keiria (κειρία) mean?

Keiria (Strong's G2750) is a Greek word most simply glossed "graveclothes". keiria (kei-ree'-ah) n. 1. a swathe, i.e. winding-sheet [of uncertain affinity]

How many times is keiria (κειρία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2750 across 2 books.

Where can I study keiria (κειρία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2750 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate keiria (κειρία)?

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

Does Strong's G2750 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2750, with linked reader references where each row is available.