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Strong's G4766 στρώννυμι (stronnymi)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4766 — marbeh (“great”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4766
Language Greek
Linked Usages 12
Books 11

Strong's G4766 Quick Answer

Strong's G4766 στρώννυμι (stronnumi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. stronnumi (strone'-noo-mee) (or simpler stronnuo strone-noo'-o, prolongation from a still simpler stroo stro'-o, (used only as an alternate in certain tenses)) v. 1. to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch) [probably akin to G4731 through the idea of positing] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include spread, way, great, bed, and down.

Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
stronnumi (strone'-noo-mee) (or simpler stronnuo strone-noo'-o, prolongation from a still simpler stroo stro'-o, (used only as an alternate in certain tenses)) v. 1. to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch) [probably akin to G4731 through the idea of positing]
Usage
12 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
spread, way, great, bed, and down

Meaning and Definition

stronnumi (strone'-noo-mee) (or simpler stronnuo strone-noo'-o, prolongation from a still simpler stroo stro'-o, (used only as an alternate in certain tenses)) v. 1. to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch) [probably akin to G4731 through the idea of positing] KJV: make bed, furnish, spread, strew See also: G4731

Original Word
στρώννυμι
Transliteration
stronnumi
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4766. 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 spread

Usage: στρωννύω or στρώννυμι (seeBl., § 23, 1; Veitch, see word), [in LXX for יַצַע hoph., etc. ;] to spread: ἱμάτια ἐν τ. ὁδῷ (εἰς τ. ὁδόν), Mat.21:8, Mrk.11:8; of making a bed, στρῶσον (sc. τ. κλίνην) σεαυτῷ, Act.9:34; of furnishing a room, ἐστρωμένον, spread with carpets or carpeted couches (cf. Eze.23:41), Mrk.14:15, Luk.22:12.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

spread way great bed down make she hades thee prepared mine garments

How Strong's G4766 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 5 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 G4766 (στρώννυμι) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4766 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 G4766 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 21:8 KJV

And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

Mark 11:8 KJV

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

Mark 14:15 KJV

And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.

Strong's G4766 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Esther 4:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And in every province where the letters were published, there was crying and lamentation and great mourning on the part of the Jews: they spread for themselves sackcloth and ashes.

Job 17:13 Septuagint / Brenton

For if I remain, Hades is my habitation: And my bed has been made in darkness.

Proverbs 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And I have covered it with double tapestry from Egypt.

Strong's G4766 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 12:15 Septuagint / Brenton

So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.

Tobit 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

After Raguel called his wife Edna, and said unto her, Sister, prepare another chamber, and bring her in thither.

Usage Excerpts

First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4766.

Esther 4:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And in every province where the letters were published, there was crying and lamentation and great mourning on the part of the Jews: they spread for themselves sackcloth and ashes.
Job 17:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For if I remain, Hades is my habitation: And my bed has been made in darkness.
Proverbs 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I have covered it with double tapestry from Egypt.
Isaiah 14:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thy glory has come down to Hades, and thy great mirth: under thee they shall spread corruption, and the worm shall be thy covering.
Ezekiel 23:41 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and satest on a prepared bed, and before it there was a table set out, and as for mine incense and mine oil, they rejoiced in them,
Matthew 21:8 New Testament, KJV
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Mark 11:8 New Testament, KJV
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Mark 14:15 New Testament, KJV
And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
Luke 22:12 New Testament, KJV
And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready.
Acts 9:34 New Testament, KJV
And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.
Judith 12:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So she arose, and decked herself with her apparel and all her woman’s attire, and her maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sit and eat upon them.
Tobit 7:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
After Raguel called his wife Edna, and said unto her, Sister, prepare another chamber, and bring her in thither.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4766, grouped by book.

Esther 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4766 FAQ

What does stronnymi (στρώννυμι) mean?

Stronnymi (Strong's G4766) is a Greek word most simply glossed "spread". stronnumi (strone'-noo-mee) (or simpler stronnuo strone-noo'-o, prolongation from a still simpler stroo stro'-o, (used only as an alternate in certain tenses)) v. 1. to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch) [probably akin to G4731 through the idea of positing]

How many times is stronnymi (στρώννυμι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G4766 across 11 books.

Where can I study stronnymi (στρώννυμι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4766 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate stronnymi (στρώννυμι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as spread, way, great, bed, down, and make. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4766 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4766, with linked reader references where each row is available.