confession

Found 6 times in the King James Bible

H8426 Hebrew
G3670 Greek

English Definition

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

תּוֹדָה

Transliteration

tôwdâh

Strong's Reference H8426

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

ὁμολογέω

Transliteration

yâdâh

Strong's Reference G3670
Greek Meaning

physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)

"Confession" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H8426, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G3670. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Joshua 7:19 Old Testament

Israel, and make confession unto him; and

2 Chronicles 30:22 Old Testament

offerings, and making confession to the LORD

Ezra 10:11 Old Testament

Now therefore make confession unto the LORD

Daniel 9:4 Old Testament

and made my confession, and said, O

Romans 10:10 New Testament

with the mouth confession is made unto

1 Timothy 6:13 New Testament

witnessed a good confession;

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