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φωλεός G5454
G5454 is the Greek word φωλεός, transliterated phōleós. The King James Version most often renders it holes.
What it means
a burrow or lurking-place.
Where it comes from
of uncertain derivative.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hole.
Verses using φωλεός
All 2 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5454 mean?
G5454 is the Greek word φωλεός (phōleós), meaning a burrow or lurking-place.
How is G5454 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it holes (2 times).
How many times does G5454 appear in the Bible?
φωλεός (phōleós) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5454 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain derivative.
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