Definition
νεφρός, -οῦ, ὁ
[in LXX for כִּלְיָה, Exodus 29:13, al.; metaphorically, Psalm 7:9; 16:7; 26:2, Wis.1.6, al. ;]
a kidney; pl., the kidneys, reins; metaphorically, of the will and affections: ν. καί καρδίαι (thoughts), Revelation 2:23.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as νεφρός:
- כִּלְיָהkil.yah“kidney”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Revelation 2:23νεφροὺς · mindsThen I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.