The meaning of “κύων”
Understanding kýōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary word dog. - a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
κύων
a primary word dog. - a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 7:6 | “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.” Word: κύων (kýōn) | |
| Luke 16:21 | “And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.” Word: κύων (kýōn) | |
| Philippians 3:2 | “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.” Word: κύων (kýōn) | |
| 2 Peter 2:22 | “But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. ” Word: κύων (kýōn) | |
| Revelation 22:15 | “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” Word: κύων (kýōn) |