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The meaning of βυρσεύς

Understanding byrseús reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

tanner. - a tanner

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βυρσεύς

Phoneticboorce-yooce'
Transliterationbyrseús
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

tanner. - a tanner

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 9:43

And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.

Word: βυρσεύς (byrseús)
Acts 10:6

He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.

Word: βυρσεύς (byrseús)
Acts 10:32

Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.

Word: βυρσεύς (byrseús)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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