Strong's Greek Concordance

G258: ἀλώπηξ

alṓpēx · “fox”

Definition

a fox, i.e. (figuratively) a cunning person

KJV translates it as: fox

Word origin: of uncertain derivation;

Extended definition

ἀλώπηξ, -εκος, ἡ
[in LXX for שׁוּעָל ;]
a fox: Mat.8:20, Luk.9:58; metaphorically, of Herod, Luk.13:32.†
(AS)

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How G258 is translated

  • foxes ×2
  • fox ×1

Bible verses with G258 (alṓpēx)

Alṓpēx appears in 3 verses.

  • Matthew 8:20

    And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

  • Luke 9:58

    And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

  • Luke 13:32

    And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.