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ἀλώπηξ G258

G258 is the Greek word ἀλώπηξ, transliterated alṓpēx. The King James Version most often renders it foxes.

Word: ἀλώπηξTransliteration: alṓpēxLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a fox, i.e. (figuratively) a cunning person.

Where it comes from

of uncertain derivation.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

foxes 2×fox 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: fox.

Verses using ἀλώπηξ

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 8:20 · KJV

And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Luke 9:58 · KJV

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Luke 13:32 · KJV

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

Common questions

What does Strong's G258 mean?

G258 is the Greek word ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx), meaning a fox, i.e. (figuratively) a cunning person.

How is G258 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it foxes (2 times), fox (1 time).

How many times does G258 appear in the Bible?

ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G258 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivation.

Nearby entries

G255 · ἀλυσιτελής — gainless, i.e. (by implication) pernicious G256 · Ἀλφαῖος — Alphæus, an Israelite G257 · ἅλων — a threshing-floor (as rolled hard), i.e…G259 · ἅλωσις — capture, be taken.G260 · ἅμα — properly, at the "same" time, but freely…G261 · ἀμαθής — ignorant

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