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κύων G2965
G2965 is the Greek word κύων, transliterated kýōn. The King James Version most often renders it dogs.
What it means
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
a primary word.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dog.
Verses using κύων
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 7:6 · KJV
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.
Luke 16:21 · KJV
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Philippians 3:2 · KJV
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
2 Peter 2:22 · KJV
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Revelation 22:15 · KJV
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2965 mean?
G2965 is the Greek word κύων (kýōn), meaning a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively).
How is G2965 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dogs (4 times), dog (1 time).
How many times does G2965 appear in the Bible?
κύων (kýōn) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2965 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary word.
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