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The meaning of κείρω

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

Definition

a primary verb shear(-er). - to shear

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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