Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3074
λύκος
lukos · “wolf”
Used 6 times across 4 books
Definition
λύκος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX for זְאֵב ;]
a wolf: Mat.10:16, Luk.10:3, Jhn.10:12; figuratively (as Eze.22:27, Zep.3:3, Jer.5:6, al.), Mat.7:1, Act.20:29.†
[in LXX for זְאֵב ;]
a wolf: Mat.10:16, Luk.10:3, Jhn.10:12; figuratively (as Eze.22:27, Zep.3:3, Jer.5:6, al.), Mat.7:1, Act.20:29.†
Where it appears
Matthew2
Luke1
John2
Acts1
In the text
Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.Luke 10:3Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.John 10:12But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
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