Strong’s G0220

ἀλέκτωρ

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

alektór

Pronunciation

ah-LEK-tor

Definition

Rooster

Meaning

a cock, rooster.

Usage

The term "alektór" refers to a rooster, a male chicken, known for its crowing, especially at dawn. In the New Testament, it is most notably associated with the prophecy of Peter's denial of Jesus, where Jesus foretells that Peter will deny Him three times before the rooster crows.

Bible references

Matthew 26:34;Matthew 26:74;Matthew 26:75;Mark 14:30;Mark 14:68;Mark 14:72;Mark 14:72;Luke 22:34;Luke 22:60;Luke 22:61;John 13:38;John 18:27