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ἔριφος G2056
G2056 is the Greek word ἔριφος, transliterated ériphos. The King James Version most often renders it kid.
What it means
a kid or (genitive case) goat.
Where it comes from
perhaps from the same as G2053 (ἔριον) (through the idea of hairiness).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: goat, kid.
Verses using ἔριφος
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 15:29 · KJV
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2056 mean?
G2056 is the Greek word ἔριφος (ériphos), meaning a kid or (genitive case) goat.
How is G2056 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it kid (1 time).
How many times does G2056 appear in the Bible?
ἔριφος (ériphos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2056 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps from the same as G2053 (ἔριον) (through the idea of hairiness).
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