Strong's Greek Concordance

G1044: γάγγραινα

gángraina · “gangrene”

Definition

an ulcer ("gangrene")

KJV translates it as: canker

Word origin: from (to gnaw);

Extended definition

γάγγραινα, -ης, ἡ,
a gangrene, an eating sore, which leads to mortification: 2Ti.2:17.†
(AS)

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How G1044 is translated

  • gangrene ×1

Bible verses with G1044 (gángraina)

Gángraina appears in 1 verse.

  • 2 Timothy 2:17

    And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus;