Koinós — G2839

Definition

adjective

common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane

1. as in Greek writings from Hesiod down (opposed to ἴδιος) common (i. e. belonging to several, Latincommunis)
2. by a usage foreign to classical Greek, common i. e. ordinary, belonging to the generality (Latinvulgaris)

Usually translated as

common, unclean, defiled, unholy

Origin

probably from G4862

• sýn (G4862)

Occurrences

Koinós occurs 12 times in 10 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Acts (5), Romans (1), Titus (1), Hebrews (1), Jude (1)

• Mark 7:2 — And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled (κοιναῖς), that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.
• Acts 2:44 — And all that believed were together, and had all things common (κοινά);
• Acts 4:32 — And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common (κοινά).
• Acts 10:14 — But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common (κοινὸν) or unclean.
• Acts 10:28 — And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common (κοινὸν) or unclean.
• Acts 11:8 — But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common (κοινὸν) or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.
• Romans 14:14 — I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean (κοινὸν) of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
• Romans 14:14 — I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean (κοινὸν), to him it is unclean.
• Romans 14:14 — I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean (κοινὸν).
• Titus 1:4 — To Titus, mine own son after the common (κοινὴν) faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
• Hebrews 10:29 — Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing (κοινὸν), and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
• Jude 1:3 — Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common (κοινῆς) salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.