Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κείρω”
Understanding keírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary verb shear(-er). - to shear
G2751
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κείρω
Phoneticki'-ro
Transliterationkeírō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary verb shear(-er). - to shear
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 8:32 | “The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:” Word: κείρω (keírō) | |
| Acts 18:18 | “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Word: κείρω (keírō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:6 | “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.” Word: κείρω (keírō) |