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Theos — God

The Greek word for God used over a thousand times in the New Testament, including the climactic claim of John 1:1 — 'the Word was God.'

θεός theós G2316
Greek · Strong's G2316 · 1,172 occurrences in the New Testament (KJV)

figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

KJV translations: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward)

Theos in the Bible — example verses

“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”Matthew 1:23 (KJV)
“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”Matthew 3:9 (KJV)
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:”Matthew 3:16 (KJV)
“And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.”Matthew 4:3 (KJV)
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”Matthew 4:4 (KJV)
“And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”Matthew 4:6 (KJV)
“Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”Matthew 4:7 (KJV)
“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.”Matthew 4:10 (KJV)

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