Strong's Greek Concordance

G2938: κτίσμα

ktísma · “creature”

Definition

an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing)

KJV translates it as: creature

Word origin: from G2936 (κτίζω);

Extended definition

κτίσμα, -τος, τό
(κτίζω), [in LXX: Wis.9:2 13:5 14:11, Sir.36:20 (17), Sir.38:34, 3Ma.5:11 * ;]
1. (cl.) a colony.
2. a created thing, creature: 1Ti.4:4, Jas.1:18, Rev.5:13 8:9.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2938 is translated

  • creature ×2
  • creatures. ×1
  • creatures ×1

Bible verses with G2938 (ktísma)

Ktísma appears in 4 verses.

  • 1 Timothy 4:4

    For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

  • James 1:18

    Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

  • Revelation 5:13

    And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

  • Revelation 8:9

    And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.