Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
ankle
Usage: σφυρόν, -οῦ, τό, [in LXX: Job.41:21 (לָהַט) * ;] the ankle: Act.3:7, Rec. (T, WH, σφυδρόν; see Bl., § 6, 8).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4974
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G4974 Quick Answer
Strong's G4974 σφυρόν (sphuron) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sphuron (sfoo-ron') n. 1. the ankle (as globular) [presumed derivative of sphaira (a ball, "sphere")] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include ankle. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- sphuron (sfoo-ron') n. 1. the ankle (as globular) [presumed derivative of sphaira (a ball, "sphere")]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- ankle
Meaning and Definition
sphuron (sfoo-ron') n. 1. the ankle (as globular) [presumed derivative of sphaira (a ball, "sphere")] KJV: ankle bone
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4974. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4974 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sphuron, 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.
ankle
Acts 3:7
How Strong's G4974 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 G4974 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 G4974 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G4974.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4974, grouped by book.
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4974 FAQ
What does sphyron (σφυρόν) mean?
Sphyron (Strong's G4974) is a Greek word most simply glossed "ancle bone". sphuron (sfoo-ron') n. 1. the ankle (as globular) [presumed derivative of sphaira (a ball, "sphere")]
How many times is sphyron (σφυρόν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G4974 across 1 book.
Where can I study sphyron (σφυρόν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4974 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate sphyron (σφυρόν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as ankle. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.