ξυράω (xyráō) — Shave
Greek word study: ξυράω (xyráō), Strong's G3587. to shave or "shear" the hair
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to shave or "shear" the hair
KJV translation words: shave
Strong's G3587 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 Acts 21:24 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:6.
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Verses (all 3)
- Acts 21:24 — ξυρήσονται — they will shave
- 1 Corinthians 11:5 — ἐξυρημένῃ — shaven
- 1 Corinthians 11:6 — ξυρᾶσθαι — to be shaven
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Named in this entry's derivation: G3586 ξύλον (xýlon).
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What does xyráō (G3587) mean?
To shave or "shear" the hair.
How is G3587 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3587 as: shave.
How often does ξυράω (xyráō) appear?
Strong's G3587 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 Acts 21:24 and last appears in 1 Corinthians 11:6.
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