Definition
λύκος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX for זְאֵב ;]
a wolf: Matthew 10:16, Luke 10:3, John 10:12; figuratively (as Ezekiel 22:27, Zephaniah 3:3, Jeremiah 5:6, al.), Matthew 7:1, Acts 20:29.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λύκος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Matthew 7:15λύκοι · wolvesBeware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
- Matthew 10:16λύκων · wolvesBehold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
- Luke 10:3λύκων · wolvesGo! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.
- John 10:12λύκον · wolf; λύκος · wolfThe hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
- Acts 20:29λύκοι · wolvesI know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.