κείρω (keírō) — Shear
Greek word study: κείρω (keírō), Strong's G2751. to shear
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to shear
KJV translation words: shear(-er)
Strong's G2751 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:6.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 8:32 — κείραντος — shearing
- Acts 18:18 — κειράμενος — having shaved
- 1 Corinthians 11:6 — κειράσθω — she should be shorn
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2772 κέρμα (kérma).
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What does keírō (G2751) mean?
To shear.
How is G2751 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2751 as: shear(-er).
How often does κείρω (keírō) appear?
Strong's G2751 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 8:32 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:6.
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