G2965: κύων
kýōn · “dog”
Definition
a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: dog
Word origin: a primary word;
Extended definition
(in NT masc. only), [in LXX forכֶּלֶב ;]
a dog: Luk.16:21, 2Pe.2:22; metaphorically, as a word of reproach, Mat.7:6, Php.3:2, Rev.22:15.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2965 is translated
- dogs ×3
- dogs, ×1
- a dog ×1
Bible verses with G2965 (kýōn)
Kýōn appears in 5 verses.
- 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.
- 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.
- Philippians 3:2
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
- 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.
- Revelation 22:15
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.