Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἔριφος”
Understanding ériphos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
goat, kid. - a kid or (genitive case) goat
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἔριφος
Phoneticer'-if-os
Transliterationériphos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
goat, kid. - a kid or (genitive case) goat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:32 | “And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:” Word: ἔριφος (ériphos) | |
| Luke 15:29 | “And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:” Word: ἔριφος (ériphos) |