G4437: πυκνός
pyknós · “often”
Definition
clasped (thick), i.e. (figuratively) frequent; neuter plural (as adverb) frequently
KJV translates it as: often(-er)
Word origin: from the same as G4635 (σκηνοποιός);
Extended definition
πυκιός, -ή, -όν
[in LXX: Eze.31:3 A (חֹרֶשׁ), 3Ma.1:28 3Mac 4:10, 4Ma.12:12 * ;]
1. close, compact, solid.
2. frequent: 1Ti.5:23. Neut. pl., πυκνά, as adv., much, often: Mrk.7:3 Τ (see: πυγμή), Luk.5:33. Comparat., πυκνότερον, very often or so much the oftener (seeBl., § 44, 3,): Act.24:26.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Eze.31:3 A (חֹרֶשׁ), 3Ma.1:28 3Mac 4:10, 4Ma.12:12 * ;]
1. close, compact, solid.
2. frequent: 1Ti.5:23. Neut. pl., πυκνά, as adv., much, often: Mrk.7:3 Τ (see: πυγμή), Luk.5:33. Comparat., πυκνότερον, very often or so much the oftener (seeBl., § 44, 3,): Act.24:26.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4437 is translated
- often ×2
- frequent ×1
Bible verses with G4437 (pyknós)
Pyknós appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 5:33
And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
- Acts 24:26
He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
- 1 Timothy 5:23
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.