Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to whitewash
Usage: κονιάω, -ῶ (κονία, dust, lime), [in LXX: Deu.27:2, 4 (שִׂיד), Pro.21:9 * ;] to plaster or whiten over: of tombs, Mat.23:27; figuratively, of a hypocrite, Act.23:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2867
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
5
Books
4
Strong's G2867 Quick Answer
Strong's G2867 κονιάω (koniao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. koniao (kon-ee-ah'-o) v. 1. to whitewash [from konia (dust] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include plaster, thee, shalt, day, and over. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- koniao (kon-ee-ah'-o) v. 1. to whitewash [from konia (dust]
- Usage
- 5 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- plaster, thee, shalt, day, and over
Meaning and Definition
koniao (kon-ee-ah'-o) v. 1. to whitewash [from konia (dust] KJV: whiten
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2867. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
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.
plaster
thee
shalt
day
over
jordan
god
set
stones
whited
law
come
How Strong's G2867 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G2867 (κονιάω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 27:2 — κονιάσεις
- Deuteronomy 27:4 — κονιάσεις
- Proverbs 21:9 — κεκονιαμένοις
Strong's G2867 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 G2867 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Strong's G2867 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And it shall come to pass in the day when ye shall cross over Jordan into the land which the Lord thy God gives thee, that thou shalt set up for thyself great stones, and shalt plaster them with plaster.
And it shall be as soon as ye are gone over Jordan, ye shall set up these stones, which I command thee this day, on Mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaster them with plaster.
It is better to dwell in a corner on the housetop, Than in plastered rooms with unrighteousness, and in an open house.
Usage Excerpts
First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2867.
And it shall come to pass in the day when ye shall cross over Jordan into the land which the Lord thy God gives thee, that thou shalt set up for thyself great stones, and shalt plaster them with plaster.
And it shall be as soon as ye are gone over Jordan, ye shall set up these stones, which I command thee this day, on Mount Ebal, and thou shalt plaster them with plaster.
It is better to dwell in a corner on the housetop, Than in plastered rooms with unrighteousness, and in an open house.
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2867, grouped by book.
Deuteronomy 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G2867 FAQ
What does koniao (κονιάω) mean?
Koniao (Strong's G2867) is a Greek word most simply glossed "whiten". koniao (kon-ee-ah'-o) v. 1. to whitewash [from konia (dust]
How many times is koniao (κονιάω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2867 across 4 books.
Where can I study koniao (κονιάω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2867 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate koniao (κονιάω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as plaster, thee, shalt, day, over, and jordan. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2867 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2867, with linked reader references where each row is available.