ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx) — Fox

Greek word study: ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx), Strong's G258. a fox, i.e. (figuratively) a cunning person

GreekStrong's G258
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Greek word
ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV translation words: fox

Where this word appears

Strong's G258 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:20 and last appears in Luke 13:32.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Foxes ×1fox ×1foxes ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀλώπεκες ×2ἀλώπεκι ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Matthew ×1

Verses (all 3)

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does alṓpēx (G258) mean?

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

How is G258 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G258 as: fox.

How often does ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx) appear?

Strong's G258 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:20 and last appears in Luke 13:32.