TBESG · G3074
λύκος · lukos · wolf
λύκος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX for זְאֵב ;] a wolf: Mat.10:16, Luk.10:3, Jhn.10:12; figuratively (as Eze.22:27, Zep.3:3, Jer.5:6, al.), Mat.7:1, Act.20:29.† (AS)
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lukos G3074
λύκος (lukos) means “wolf” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
λύκος Greek · G3074 6 tagged occurrences in 5 verses
Pronunciation guide: loo'-kos Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Dodson Greek Lexicon
a wolf, of perhaps a jackal; often applied to persons of wolfish proclivities.
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How translators render G3074
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| wolves | 4 |
| wolf | 2 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| wolves | 3 |
| the wolf | 2 |
| of wolves | 1 |
Verses containing G3074
Page 1 of 1. 5 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Matthew 7:15
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Read word by word - Matthew 10:16
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
Read word by word - Luke 10:3
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
Read word by word - John 10:12
· BSB · 2 occurrences
The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
Read word by word - Acts 20:29
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
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