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Strong's G2937 κτίσις (ktisis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2937 — taah (“seduce”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2937
Language Greek
Linked Usages 34
Books 15

Strong's G2937 Quick Answer

Strong's G2937 κτίσις (ktisis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ktisis (ktis'-is) n. 1. original formation 2. (properly) the act It has 34 linked Bible usages across 15 books. Visible English usage signals include creature, things, creation, thing, and ordinance. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
ktisis (ktis'-is) n. 1. original formation 2. (properly) the act
Usage
34 linked usages
Books
15 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
creature, things, creation, thing, and ordinance

Meaning and Definition

ktisis (ktis'-is) n. 1. original formation 2. (properly) the act 3. (by implication) the thing {literally or figuratively} [from G2936] KJV: building, creation, creature, ordinance Root(s): G2936

Original Word
κτίσις
Transliteration
ktisis
Derivation
Root: κτίζω R1: 2936
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2937. 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)

creation

Usage: κτίσις, -εως, ἡ (κτίζω), [in LXX: Psa.104:24 (קִנְיָן), Pro.1:13 A (הוֹן), Tob.8:5, Wis.2:6, Sir.16:17, 3Ma.2:2, al. ;] __1. a founding, settling, foundation (cl.). __2. In LXX and NT, __(a) the act of creating, creation: Mrk.10:6 (Swete, in l), Mrk.13:19, Rom.1:20, 2Pe.3:4; __(b) that which has been created, creation: Rom.1:25 8:39, Heb.4:13; καινὴ κ., 2Co.5:17, Gal.6:15; πάσῃ ἀνθρωπίνῃ κ. (Hort., in l), 1Pe.2:13;

collectively, of the sum of created things (Wis.19:6, Jdth.16:14), Mrk.16:15, Col.1:15, 23 Heb.9:11, Rev.3:14; of the irrational creation, Rom.8:19-22.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2937 Is Translated

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

creature Mark 16:15 things Romans 1:20 creation Mark 10:6 ordinance 1 Peter 2:13 thing Galatians 6:15

How Strong's G2937 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch. 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 19 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2937 (κτίσις) appears 15 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2937 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 G2937 in the New Testament

19 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 10:6 KJV

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.

Mark 13:19 KJV

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Mark 16:15 KJV

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Strong's G2937 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

13 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 9:12 Septuagint / Brenton

I pray thee, I pray thee, O God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and earth, Creator of the waters, King of every creature, hear thou my prayer:

Judith 16:14 Septuagint / Brenton

Let all creatures serve thee: For thou spokest, and they were made: Thou didst send forth thy spirit, and it created them, And there is none that can resist thy voice.

Tobit 8:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Then began Tobias to say, Blessed art thou, O God of our fathers, and blessed is thy holy and glorious name forever; let the heavens bless thee, and all thy creatures.

Strong's G2937 in 1 Enoch

2 indexed usages in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 15:9 Septuagint / Brenton

the earth, and on the earth shall be their dwelling. Evil spirits have proceeded from their bodies; because they are born from men and from the holy Watchers is their beginning and primal origin;

1 Enoch 18:1 Septuagint / Brenton

I saw the treasuries of all the winds: I saw how He had furnished with them the whole creation

Usage Excerpts

First 34 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2937.

Mark 10:6 New Testament, KJV
But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
Mark 13:19 New Testament, KJV
For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
Mark 16:15 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Romans 1:20 New Testament, KJV
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:25 New Testament, KJV
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Romans 8:19 New Testament, KJV
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
Romans 8:20 New Testament, KJV
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
Romans 8:21 New Testament, KJV
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Romans 8:22 New Testament, KJV
For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Romans 8:39 New Testament, KJV
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:17 New Testament, KJV
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Galatians 6:15 New Testament, KJV
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Colossians 1:15 New Testament, KJV
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
Colossians 1:23 New Testament, KJV
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Hebrews 4:13 New Testament, KJV
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Hebrews 9:11 New Testament, KJV
But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
1 Peter 2:13 New Testament, KJV
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
2 Peter 3:4 New Testament, KJV
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Revelation 3:14 New Testament, KJV
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Judith 9:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I pray thee, I pray thee, O God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and earth, Creator of the waters, King of every creature, hear thou my prayer:
Judith 16:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let all creatures serve thee: For thou spokest, and they were made: Thou didst send forth thy spirit, and it created them, And there is none that can resist thy voice.
Tobit 8:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then began Tobias to say, Blessed art thou, O God of our fathers, and blessed is thy holy and glorious name forever; let the heavens bless thee, and all thy creatures.
3 Maccabees 2:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord, Lord, King of the heavens, and Ruler of the whole creation, Holy among the holy, sole Governor, Almighty, give ear to us who are oppressed by a wicked and profane one, who exulteth in his confidence and strength.
3 Maccabees 2:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou rolledst the depths of the sea over him, when he made pursuit with chariots, and with a multitude of followers, and gavest a safe passage to those who put their trust in thee, the Lord of the whole creation.
3 Maccabees 6:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O King, mighty in power, most high, Almighty God, who regulatest the whole creation with thy tender mercy,
Wisdom of Solomon 2:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Come on therefore, let us enjoy the good things that are present: And let us speedily use the creatures like as in youth.
Wisdom of Solomon 5:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He shall take to him his jealousy for complete armor, And make the creature his weapon for the revenge of his enemies.
Wisdom of Solomon 16:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the creature that serveth thee, who art the Maker, Increaseth his strength against the unrighteous for their punishment, And abateth his strength for the benefit of such as put their trust in thee.
Wisdom of Solomon 19:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the whole creature in his proper kind was fashioned again anew, Serving the peculiar commandments that were given unto them, That thy children might be kept without hurt:
Wisdom of Sirach 16:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Say not thou, I will hide myself from the Lord: Shall any remember me from above? I shall not be remembered among so many people: For what is my soul among such an infinite number of creatures?
Wisdom of Sirach 43:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For therein be strange and wondrous works, Variety of all kinds of beasts, the race of whales.
Wisdom of Sirach 49:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Shem and Seth were in great honor among men, And so was Adam above every living thing in the creation.
1 Enoch 15:9 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
the earth, and on the earth shall be their dwelling. Evil spirits have proceeded from their bodies; because they are born from men and from the holy Watchers is their beginning and primal origin;
1 Enoch 18:1 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
I saw the treasuries of all the winds: I saw how He had furnished with them the whole creation

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2937, grouped by book.

Mark 3 usages, New Testament
Romans 7 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Enoch 2 usages, 1 Enoch

Strong's G2937 FAQ

What does ktisis (κτίσις) mean?

Ktisis (Strong's G2937) is a Greek word most simply glossed "building". ktisis (ktis'-is) n. 1. original formation 2. (properly) the act

How many times is ktisis (κτίσις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 34 linked usages for Strong's G2937 across 15 books.

Where can I study ktisis (κτίσις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2937 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate ktisis (κτίσις)?

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

Does Strong's G2937 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 13 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 2 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G2937, with linked reader references where each row is available.