Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ξυράω”
Understanding xyráō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
shave. - to shave or "shear" the hair
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ξυράω
Phoneticxoo-rah'-o
Transliterationxyráō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shave. - to shave or "shear" the hair
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:24 | “Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.” Word: ξυράω (xyráō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:5 | “But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.” Word: ξυράω (xyráō) | |
| 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: ξυράω (xyráō) |