Strong's Lexicon
G3510 — νεφρός
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
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, ὁ, 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
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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