Strong's Lexicon lukos: Wolf Original Word: λύκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word λύκος, meaning "wolf." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a wolf is זְאֵב (ze'ev), Strong's Hebrew 2061, which also denotes a wolf and is used in similar metaphorical contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "lukos" is used metaphorically to describe false prophets or teachers who are deceitful and dangerous to the spiritual well-being of believers. Wolves are often depicted as predators that threaten the flock, symbolizing those who seek to harm or lead astray the followers of Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, wolves were common in the regions of the Near East and were known for their cunning and predatory nature. Shepherds had to be vigilant to protect their sheep from wolf attacks. This imagery was well understood by the original audience of the New Testament, making it a powerful metaphor for spiritual vigilance against false teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a wolf NASB Translation wolf (2), wolves (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3074: λύκοςλύκος, λυκου, ὁ, Hebrew זְאֵב, a wolf: Matthew 10:16; Luke 10:3; John 10:12; applied figuratively to cruel, greedy, rapacious, destructive men: Matthew 7:15; Acts 20:29; (used tropically, even in Homer, Iliad 4, 471; 16, 156; in the O. T., Ezekiel 22:27; Zephaniah 3:3; Jeremiah 5:6). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wolf. Perhaps akin to the base of leukos (from the whitish hair); a wolf -- wolf. see GREEK leukos Forms and Transliterations λυκοι λύκοι λυκον λύκον λυκος λύκος λύκους λυκων λύκων lukoi lukon lukōn lukos lykoi lýkoi lykon lykōn lýkon lýkōn lykos lýkosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:15 N-NMPGRK: δέ εἰσιν λύκοι ἅρπαγες NAS: but inwardly are ravenous wolves. KJV: they are ravening wolves. INT: moreover they are wolves ravenous Matthew 10:16 N-GMP Luke 10:3 N-GMP John 10:12 N-AMS John 10:12 N-NMS Acts 20:29 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3074 |
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