G3074: λύκος
lýkos · “wolf”
Definition
a wolf
KJV translates it as: wolf
Word origin: perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair);
Extended definition
[in LXX for זְאֵב ;]
a wolf: Mat.10:16, Luk.10:3, Jhn.10:12; figuratively (as Eze.22:27, Zep.3:3, Jer.5:6, al.), Mat.7:1, Act.20:29.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G3074 is translated
- wolves ×2
- wolf ×2
- of wolves; ×1
- of wolves. ×1
Bible verses with G3074 (lýkos)
Lýkos appears in 5 verses.
- Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
- Matthew 10:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
- Luke 10:3
Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
- John 10:12
But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
- Acts 20:29
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.