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Strong's G2971 κώνωψ (konops)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2971 — yair (“Jair”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2971
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2971 Quick Answer

Strong's G2971 κώνωψ (konops) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. konops (ko'-nopes) n. 1. a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis) [apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 and a derivative of G3700] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include gnat. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
konops (ko'-nopes) n. 1. a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis) [apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 and a derivative of G3700]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
gnat

Meaning and Definition

konops (ko'-nopes) n. 1. a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis) [apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 and a derivative of G3700] KJV: gnat Root(s): G2759, G3700

Original Word
κώνωψ
Transliteration
konops
Derivation
Root: ὀπτάνομαι R1: 2759 R2: 3700
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2971. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2971 Is Translated

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

gnat Matthew 23:24

How Strong's G2971 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2971 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 G2971 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Matthew 23:24 KJV

Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2971.

Matthew 23:24 New Testament, KJV
Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2971, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 23:24

Strong's G2971 FAQ

What does konops (κώνωψ) mean?

Konops (Strong's G2971) is a Greek word most simply glossed "gnat". konops (ko'-nopes) n. 1. a mosquito (from its stinging proboscis) [apparently a derivative of the base of G2759 and a derivative of G3700]

How many times is konops (κώνωψ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2971 across 1 book.

Where can I study konops (κώνωψ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2971 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate konops (κώνωψ)?

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