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Strong's G2947 κυλιόω (kylioo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2947 — tephach (“coping”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2947
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 8

Strong's G2947 Quick Answer

Strong's G2947 κυλιόω (kulioo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kulioo (koo-lee-oh'-o) v. 1. to roll about [from the base of G2949 (through the idea of circularity)] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include wallowed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kulioo (koo-lee-oh'-o) v. 1. to roll about [from the base of G2949 (through the idea of circularity)]
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
wallowed

Meaning and Definition

kulioo (koo-lee-oh'-o) v. 1. to roll about [from the base of G2949 (through the idea of circularity)] KJV: wallow Root(s): G2949 Compare: G2945, G1507

Original Word
κυλιόω
Transliteration
kulioo
Derivation
Root: κύμα R1: 2949
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2947. 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)

to wallow

Usage: κυλίω late form of κυλίνδω, [in LXX: Jos.10:18, 1Ki.14:33, al. (גָּלַל), 4Ki.9:33 (שָׁמַט), al. ;] to roll, roll along. Pass., to be rolled; of persons (in Hom, as sign of grief), to roll or wallow: Mrk.9:20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2947 Is Translated

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

wallowed Mark 9:20

How Strong's G2947 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament 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 G2947 (κυλιόω) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2947 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 G2947 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 9:20 KJV

And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.

Strong's G2947 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

7 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Joshua 10:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And Joshua said, Roll stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men to watch over them.

1 Kingdoms 14:33 Septuagint / Brenton

And it was reported to Saul, saying, The people have sinned against the Lord, eating with the blood: and Saul said, Out of Getthaim roll a great stone to me hither.

4 Kingdoms 9:33 Septuagint / Brenton

And he said, Throw her down. And they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and they trampled on her.

Strong's G2947 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 27:27 Septuagint / Brenton

He that worketh mischief, it shall fall upon him, And he shall not know whence it cometh.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2947.

Joshua 10:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Joshua said, Roll stones to the mouth of the cave, and set men to watch over them.
1 Kingdoms 14:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it was reported to Saul, saying, The people have sinned against the Lord, eating with the blood: and Saul said, Out of Getthaim roll a great stone to me hither.
4 Kingdoms 9:33 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said, Throw her down. And they threw her down; and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and they trampled on her.
Proverbs 33:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Amos 2:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore, behold, I roll under you, as a wagon full of straw is rolled.
Amos 5:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But let judgment roll down as water, and righteousness as an impassable torrent.
Zechariah 9:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord their God shall save them in that day, even his people as a flock; for holy stones are rolled upon his land.
Mark 9:20 New Testament, KJV
And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
Wisdom of Sirach 27:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He that worketh mischief, it shall fall upon him, And he shall not know whence it cometh.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2947, grouped by book.

Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2947 FAQ

What does kylioo (κυλιόω) mean?

Kylioo (Strong's G2947) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wallow". kulioo (koo-lee-oh'-o) v. 1. to roll about [from the base of G2949 (through the idea of circularity)]

How many times is kylioo (κυλιόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G2947 across 8 books.

Where can I study kylioo (κυλιόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2947 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kylioo (κυλιόω)?

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

Does Strong's G2947 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 7 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2947, with linked reader references where each row is available.