Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
nearly
Usage: σχέδον adv. (ἔχω), [in LXX: 2Ma.5:2, 3Ma.5:14 3Mac 5:45 * ;] __1. of place, near. __2. Of degree, almost, nearly: Act.13:44 19:26, Heb.9:22.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4975
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
4
Strong's G4975 Quick Answer
Strong's G4975 σχεδόν (schedon) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. schedon (skhed-on') adv. 1. nigh, i.e. nearly [neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 as adverb] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include almost. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- schedon (skhed-on') adv. 1. nigh, i.e. nearly [neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 as adverb]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- almost
Meaning and Definition
schedon (skhed-on') adv. 1. nigh, i.e. nearly [neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 as adverb] KJV: almost Root(s): G2192
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4975. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4975 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render schedon, 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.
almost
Acts 13:44
3×
How Strong's G4975 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 3 linked usages.
- 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 G4975 (σχεδόν) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 5:2 — σχεδὸν
- 3 Maccabees 5:14 — σχεδὸν
- 3 Maccabees 5:45 — σχεδὸν
Strong's G4975 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 G4975 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Strong's G4975 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
and then it happened, that through all the city, for the space almost of forty days, there were seen horsemen running in the air, in cloth of gold, and armed with lances, like a band of soldiers,
The middle of the tenth hour had well nigh arrived, when the master bidder, seeing the guests who were bidden collected, came and shook the king.
And the master of the elephants urged the beasts into an almost maniacal state, drenched them with incense and wine, and decked them with frightful instruments.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4975.
And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
and then it happened, that through all the city, for the space almost of forty days, there were seen horsemen running in the air, in cloth of gold, and armed with lances, like a band of soldiers,
The middle of the tenth hour had well nigh arrived, when the master bidder, seeing the guests who were bidden collected, came and shook the king.
And the master of the elephants urged the beasts into an almost maniacal state, drenched them with incense and wine, and decked them with frightful instruments.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4975, grouped by book.
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G4975 FAQ
What does schedon (σχεδόν) mean?
Schedon (Strong's G4975) is a Greek word most simply glossed "almost". schedon (skhed-on') adv. 1. nigh, i.e. nearly [neuter of a presumed derivative of the alternate of G2192 as adverb]
How many times is schedon (σχεδόν) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G4975 across 4 books.
Where can I study schedon (σχεδόν) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4975 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate schedon (σχεδόν)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as almost. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4975 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4975, with linked reader references where each row is available.