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λύκος G3074

G3074 is the Greek word λύκος, transliterated lýkos. The King James Version most often renders it wolves.

Word: λύκοςTransliteration: lýkosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a wolf.

Where it comes from

perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

wolves 2×wolf 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: wolf.

Verses using λύκος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 10:16 · KJV

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

John 10:12 · KJV

But 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 20:29 · KJV

For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3074 mean?

G3074 is the Greek word λύκος (lýkos), meaning a wolf.

How is G3074 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it wolves (2 times), wolf (2 times).

How many times does G3074 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3074 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair).

Nearby entries

G3071 · Λυκαονία — Lycaonia, a region of Asia Minor G3072 · Λυκαονιστί — Lycaonistically, i.e. in the language of…G3073 · Λυκία — Lycia, a province of Asia Minor G3075 · λυμαίνομαι — properly, to soil, i.e. (figuratively)…G3076 · λυπέω — to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad G3077 · λύπη — sadness

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