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G2910

κρεμάννυμι

kremánnymi /krem-an'-noo-mee/ Ask about this word
Meaninga prolonged form of a primary verb; to hang
KJV usagehang.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of kremánnymi — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word kremánnymi, represented by G2910, is a verb whose primary meaning is to hang. This term, a prolonged form of a primary verb, appears 7 times across 7 unique verses in the Bible. Its usage ranges from literal suspension to profound metaphorical and theological concepts.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, G2910 is used in several distinct contexts. It most frequently refers to a method of execution, particularly the crucifixion of Jesus, whom Peter states was slain and hanged on a tree (Acts 5:30, Acts 10:39). This is also the context for one of the criminals executed with Jesus, who hanged beside him Luke 23:39. The word is also used to describe a severe warning, where it would be better for a person to have a millstone hanged about his neck than to cause a believer to stumble Matthew 18:6. Metaphorically, it signifies foundational dependence, as Jesus states that on two commandments hang all the Law and the prophets Matthew 22:40.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the contexts in which kremánnymi is found:

  • G1315 diacheirízomai (to lay violent hands upon:--kill, slay): This word is used in conjunction with G2910 to describe the violent death of Jesus, whom the apostles say "ye slew and hanged on a tree" Acts 5:30.
  • G1944 epikatáratos (imprecated, i.e. execrable:--accursed): This term is directly linked to the act of hanging, stating that "Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree" Galatians 3:13.
  • G2557 kakoûrgos (a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal:--evil-doer, malefactor): This describes the individuals crucified alongside Christ, one of whom railed at him while they were hanged Luke 23:39.
  • G4396 prophḗtēs (a foreteller ("prophet")): The word is used to denote the sacred writings that are metaphorically supported by, or "hang" on, the two great commandments Matthew 22:40.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of G2910 is centered on the concepts of curse, redemption, and foundation.

  • Atonement and the Curse: The act of hanging on a tree is directly connected to substitutionary atonement. Christ G5547 redeemed believers from the curse G2671 of the law by being made a curse, fulfilling the scripture that says "Cursed G1944 is every one that hangeth G2910 on a tree" Galatians 3:13.
  • Foundation of God's Law: The word is used metaphorically to illustrate that love for God and neighbor are the foundational principles supporting all of God's revealed will in "the law and the prophets G4396" Matthew 22:40.
  • Severity of Judgment: The use of G2910 in the context of a millstone being hanged on a person's neck highlights the extreme gravity of causing others to sin Matthew 18:6. It is also associated with perceived divine justice, as when onlookers assumed Paul must be a murderer G5406 when a viper was seen to hang on his hand Acts 28:4.

Summary

In summary, G2910 is a word that carries significant weight beyond its simple definition of "to hang." It is used to describe the pinnacle of Christ's redemptive work, where being hanged on a tree becomes the means of removing a curse. At the same time, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the entire structure of scriptural law and as a stark illustration of final judgment.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a verb across 7 occurrences, inflected in 6 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Aorist Active Participle Nominative Plural Masculine 2×
  • Aorist Passive Participle Genitive Plural Masculine 1×
  • Aorist Passive Subjunctive 3rd Singular 1×
  • Present Middle Participle Accusative Singular Neuter 1×
  • Present Middle Participle Nominative Singular Masculine 1×
  • Present Passive Indicative 3rd Singular 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Accusative
The direct object of the verb.
Singular
One.
Plural
More than one.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.
Neuter
Neuter grammatical gender.
3rd
Third person — the one spoken about ("he"/"they").
Present
Action in progress or repeated — happening now or continually.
Aorist
Action viewed as a single whole — usually a simple past event.
Active
The subject performs the action.
Middle
The subject acts on or for itself.
Passive
The subject is acted upon.
Indicative
A plain statement of fact.
Subjunctive
Possibility or purpose — "might", "should".
Participle
A verbal adjective — describes while carrying the verb's action.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G1315 διαχειρίζομαι from διά and a derivative of χείρ; to handle thoroughly, i.e. lay violent hands upon:--kill, slay. G1944 ἐπικατάρατος from ἐπί and a derivative of καταράομαι; imprecated, i.e. execrable:--accursed. G2557 κακοῦργος from κακός and the base of ἔργον; a wrong-doer, i.e. criminal:--evil-doer, malefactor. G4396 προφήτης from a compound of πρό and φημί; a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet:--proph G5547 Χριστός from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ. G2671 κατάρα from κατά (intensive) and ἀρά; imprecation, execration:--curse(-d, ing).

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 7 verses across 4 of the 27 books. Most frequent in Acts (3 verses); never once in the other 23.

2
Matthew
1
Luke
3
Acts
1
Galatians

Every Occurrence

Concordance

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Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.