ἀλώπηξ

greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

ἀλώπηξ, -εκος, ἡ

[in LXX for שׁוּעָל ;]

a fox: Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58; metaphorically, of Herod, Luke 13:32.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Matthew 8:20ἀλώπεκες · Foxes
    Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
  2. Luke 9:58ἀλώπεκες · Foxes
    Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
  3. Luke 13:32ἀλώπεκι · fox
    But Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘Look, I will keep driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach My goal.’