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Strong's G2964 κυρόω (kyroo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2964 — tereph (“leaf”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2964
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G2964 Quick Answer

Strong's G2964 κυρόω (kuroo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kuroo (koo-roh'-o) v. 1. to make authoritative, i.e. ratify [from kuros "supremacy"] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include confirm and confirmed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kuroo (koo-roh'-o) v. 1. to make authoritative, i.e. ratify [from kuros "supremacy"]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
confirm and confirmed

Meaning and Definition

kuroo (koo-roh'-o) v. 1. to make authoritative, i.e. ratify [from kuros "supremacy"] KJV: confirm See also: G2962

Original Word
κυρόω
Transliteration
kuroo
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2964. 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 affirm

Usage: κυρόω, -ῶ (κῦρος, 1. authority. 2. validity), [in LXX for קוּם ;] to confirm, ratify, make valid: 2Co.2:8; pass., Gal.3:15 (cf. προ-κυρόω).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2964 Is Translated

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

confirm 2 Corinthians 2:8 confirmed Galatians 3:15

How Strong's G2964 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 2 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 G2964 (κυρόω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2964 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 G2964 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 2:8 KJV

Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

Galatians 3:15 KJV

Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

Strong's G2964 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 23:20 Septuagint / Brenton

So the field and the cave which was in it were made sure to Abraham for possession of a burying place, by the sons of Heth.

Leviticus 25:30 Septuagint / Brenton

And if it be not ransomed until there be completed of its time a full year, the house which is in the walled city shall be surely confirmed to him that bought it, throughout his generations; and it shall not go out in the release.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2964.

Genesis 23:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So the field and the cave which was in it were made sure to Abraham for possession of a burying place, by the sons of Heth.
Leviticus 25:30 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if it be not ransomed until there be completed of its time a full year, the house which is in the walled city shall be surely confirmed to him that bought it, throughout his generations; and it shall not go out in the release.
2 Corinthians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
Galatians 3:15 New Testament, KJV
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2964, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 23:20
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 25:30
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2:8
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 3:15

Strong's G2964 FAQ

What does kyroo (κυρόω) mean?

Kyroo (Strong's G2964) is a Greek word most simply glossed "confirm". kuroo (koo-roh'-o) v. 1. to make authoritative, i.e. ratify [from kuros "supremacy"]

How many times is kyroo (κυρόω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G2964 across 4 books.

Where can I study kyroo (κυρόω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2964 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate kyroo (κυρόω)?

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

Does Strong's G2964 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2964, with linked reader references where each row is available.