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Strong's G2844 κοινωνός (koinonos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2844 — chath (“concretely”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2844
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 14

Strong's G2844 Quick Answer

Strong's G2844 κοινωνός (koinonos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. koinonos (koy-no-nos') n. 1. a sharer, i.e. associate [from G2839] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 14 books. Visible English usage signals include partakers, partner, partners, fellowship, and companions. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
koinonos (koy-no-nos') n. 1. a sharer, i.e. associate [from G2839]
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
14 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
partakers, partner, partners, fellowship, and companions

Meaning and Definition

koinonos (koy-no-nos') n. 1. a sharer, i.e. associate [from G2839] KJV: companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner Root(s): G2839

Original Word
κοινωνός
Transliteration
koinonos
Derivation
Root: κοινός R1: 2839
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2844. 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)

participant

Usage: κοινωνός, -ή, -όν (κοινός), [in LXX: Pro.28:24, Isa.1:23 (חָבֵר), Mal.2:14 (חֲבֶרֶת), Est.8:13, al. ;] __1. as adj., = κοινός. __2. As subst., ὁ, ἡ κ., __(a) a partner, associate, companion: 2Co.8:23, Phm 17; with dative of person(s), Luk.5:10; with genitive of person(s), Heb.10:33; id. before ἐν, Mat.23:30; __(b) a partaker, sharer: with genitive of thing(s), 1Co.10:18 10:20, 2Co.1:7, 1Pe.5:1, 2Pe.1:4 (see Deiss., BS, 368 n2).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2844 Is Translated

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

partakers Matthew 23:30 4× partner 2 Corinthians 8:23 2× companions Hebrews 10:33 fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:20 partaker 1 Peter 5:1 partners Luke 5:10

How Strong's G2844 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 10 linked usages.
  • 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.
  • 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 G2844 (κοινωνός) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2844 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 G2844 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 23:30 KJV

And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

Luke 5:10 KJV

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

1 Corinthians 10:18 KJV

Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?

Strong's G2844 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 5:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and fifty-three years, and he died.

4 Kingdoms 17:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And burned incense there on all high places, as the nations did whom the Lord removed from before them, and dealt with familiar spirits, and they carved images to provoke the Lord to anger.

Strong's G2844 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 6:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Again, some friend is a companion at the table, And will not continue in the day of thy affliction.

Wisdom of Sirach 41:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, And in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; And to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; And of scorning to give and take;

Wisdom of Sirach 42:3 Septuagint / Brenton

Of reckoning with thy partners and travelers; Or of the gift of the heritage of friends;

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2844.

Genesis 5:31 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the days of Lamech were seven hundred and fifty-three years, and he died.
4 Kingdoms 17:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And burned incense there on all high places, as the nations did whom the Lord removed from before them, and dealt with familiar spirits, and they carved images to provoke the Lord to anger.
Proverbs 35:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Isaiah 1:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thy princes are rebellious, companions of thieves, loving bribes, seeking after rewards; not pleading for orphans, and not heeding the cause of widows.
Malachi 2:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Yet ye said, Wherefore? Because the Lord has borne witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, whom thou hast forsaken, and yet she was thy partner, and the wife of thy covenant.
Matthew 23:30 New Testament, KJV
And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.
Luke 5:10 New Testament, KJV
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
1 Corinthians 10:18 New Testament, KJV
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?
1 Corinthians 10:20 New Testament, KJV
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.
2 Corinthians 1:7 New Testament, KJV
And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
2 Corinthians 8:23 New Testament, KJV
Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Philemon 1:17 New Testament, KJV
If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
Hebrews 10:33 New Testament, KJV
Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used.
1 Peter 5:1 New Testament, KJV
The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
2 Peter 1:4 New Testament, KJV
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Wisdom of Sirach 6:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Again, some friend is a companion at the table, And will not continue in the day of thy affliction.
Wisdom of Sirach 41:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And of theft in regard of the place where thou sojournest, And in regard of the truth of God and his covenant; And to lean with thine elbow upon the meat; And of scorning to give and take;
Wisdom of Sirach 42:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Of reckoning with thy partners and travelers; Or of the gift of the heritage of friends;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2844, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 5:31
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 17:11
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 35:24
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1:23
Malachi 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Malachi 2:14
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 23:30
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 5:10
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 10:18 1 Corinthians 10:20
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1:7 2 Corinthians 8:23
Philemon 1 usage, New Testament
Philemon 1:17
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 10:33
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 5:1
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1:4
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 6:10 Wisdom of Sirach 41:19 Wisdom of Sirach 42:3

Strong's G2844 FAQ

What does koinonos (κοινωνός) mean?

Koinonos (Strong's G2844) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sharer". koinonos (koy-no-nos') n. 1. a sharer, i.e. associate [from G2839]

How many times is koinonos (κοινωνός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G2844 across 14 books.

Where can I study koinonos (κοινωνός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2844 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate koinonos (κοινωνός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as partakers, partner, partners, fellowship, companions, and partaker. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2844 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2844, with linked reader references where each row is available.