ἀλέκτωρaléktōr

Meanings

Same root

• ἀλεκτοροφωνίαalektorophōnía · G219cock-crow, i.e. the third night-watch
• ἈλέξανδροςAléxandros · G223man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man

Where it appears

Appears 12 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 26:34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.”
• Matthew 26:74 Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!” And immediately the rooster crowed.
• Matthew 26:75 Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.
• Mark 14:30 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, Peter—this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.”
• Mark 14:68 But Peter denied it. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said, and he went out into the entryway. Just then, a rooster crowed.
• Mark 14:72 And immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept.