Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
creator
Usage: κτίστης, -oυ, ὁ (κτίζω), [in LXX: 2Ki.22:32 (Heb., al.), Jdth.9:12, Sir.24:8, 2 24:1-34; 4Ma.5:1-38 * ;] __1. (cl.) a founder. __2. a creator: of God, 1Pe.4:19.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2939
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
9
Books
6
Strong's G2939 Quick Answer
Strong's G2939 κτιστής (ktistes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ktistes (ktis-tace') n. 1. a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things) [from G2936] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- ktistes (ktis-tace') n. 1. a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things) [from G2936]
- Usage
- 9 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- god
Meaning and Definition
ktistes (ktis-tace') n. 1. a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things) [from G2936] KJV: Creator Root(s): G2936
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2939. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2939 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ktistes, 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.
God
1 Peter 4:19
How Strong's G2939 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 7 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 G2939 (κτιστής) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 1:24 — κτίστης
- 2 Maccabees 7:23 — κτίστης
- 2 Maccabees 13:14 — κτίστῃ
- 2 Kingdoms 22:32 — κτίστης
- 4 Maccabees 5:25 — κτίστης
Strong's G2939 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 G2939 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Strong's G2939 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Who is strong, but the Lord? And who will be a Creator except our God?
Strong's G2939 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
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:
And the prayer was after this manner: O Lord, Lord God, Creator of all things, who art fearful and strong, and righteous, and merciful, and the only and gracious King,
but doubtless the Creator of the world, who formed the generation of man, and found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as ye now regard not your own selves for his laws’ sake.
Usage Excerpts
First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2939.
Who is strong, but the Lord? And who will be a Creator except our God?
Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
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:
And the prayer was after this manner: O Lord, Lord God, Creator of all things, who art fearful and strong, and righteous, and merciful, and the only and gracious King,
but doubtless the Creator of the world, who formed the generation of man, and found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as ye now regard not your own selves for his laws’ sake.
So when he had committed all to the Creator of the world, and exhorted his soldiers to fight manfully, even unto death, for the laws, the temple, the city, the country, and the commonwealth, he camped by Modein:
Wherefore it is that we eat not the unclean; for believing that the law was established by God, we are convinced that the Creator of the world, in giving his laws, sympathizes with our nature.
Does it seem evil to thee that we worship the Founder of all things, and live according to his surpassing law?
So the Creator of all things gave me a commandment, And he that made me caused my tabernacle to rest, And said, Let thy dwelling be in Jacob, And thine inheritance in Israel.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2939, grouped by book.
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G2939 FAQ
What does ktistes (κτίστης) mean?
Ktistes (Strong's G2939) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Creator". ktistes (ktis-tace') n. 1. a founder, i.e. God (as author of all things) [from G2936]
How many times is ktistes (κτίστης) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2939 across 6 books.
Where can I study ktistes (κτίστης) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2939 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate ktistes (κτίστης)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as god. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2939 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2939, with linked reader references where each row is available.