Strong’s G2936 · Greek
κτίζω
ktízō
Definition
to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
Etymology
probably akin to G2932 (κτάομαι) (through the idea of proprietorship of the manufacturer);
Where the KJV renders it
- create
- Creator
- make
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