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ξυράω G3587
G3587 is the Greek word ξυράω, transliterated xyráō. The King James Version most often renders it shaven.
What it means
to shave or "shear" the hair.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of the same as G3586 (ξύλον) (meaning a razor).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: shave.
Verses using ξυράω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 21:24 · KJV
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
1 Corinthians 11:5 · KJV
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
1 Corinthians 11:6 · KJV
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3587 mean?
G3587 is the Greek word ξυράω (xyráō), meaning to shave or "shear" the hair.
How is G3587 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it shaven (2 times), shave (1 time).
How many times does G3587 appear in the Bible?
ξυράω (xyráō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3587 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of the same as G3586 (ξύλον) (meaning a razor).
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