Strong's Lexicon

G3510

G3510 — νεφρός

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreeknephrosnounOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G3510
Word:νεφρός
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:of uncertain affinity
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:nephros
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:nef-ros'
Meaning:1. a kidney (plural) 2. (figuratively) the inmost mind
KJV Renderings:reins

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

νεφρός, νεφρου, , a kidney (Plato, Aristophanes); plural the kidneys, the loins, as the Sept. for ëÀÌìÈéåú, used of the inmost thoughts, feelings, purposes, of the soul: with the addition of καρδίας, Rev 2:23, with which cf. Psa 7:10; Jer 11:20; Jer 17:10; Wis 1:6.

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

νεφρός (reins)

Revelation 2:23

KJV: And I will kill her children with death and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts and I will give unto every one of you according to your works
GK: και τα τέκνα αυτής αποκτενώ εν θανάτω και γνώσονται πάσαι αι εκκλησίαι ότι εγώ ειμι ο ερεύνων νεφρούς και καρδίας και δώσω υμίν εκάστω κατά τα έργα υμών
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