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G258 ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx)
Greek
Noun, Feminine
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Quick Definition

a fox

Strong's Definition

a fox, i.e. (figuratively) a cunning person

Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

KJV Usage: fox

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀλώπηξ, (εκος, ἡ, a fox: Mat_8:20; Luk_9:58. Metaphorically, a sly and crafty man: Luk_13:32; (in the same sense often in the Greek writings, as Solon in Plutarch, Sol. 30, 2; Pindar Pythagoras 2, 141; Plutarch, Sulla 28, 5).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἀλώπηξ alōpēx 3x a fox, Mat_8:20 ; Luk_9:58 ; met. a fox-like, crafty man, Luk_13:32

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

ἀλώπηξ , -εκος , ἡ , [in LXX for H7776 ;] a fox: Mat_8:20 , Luk_9:58 ; metaph ., of Herod, Luk_13:32 .†

Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon

ἀλώπηξ [Etym: Deriv. uncertain.] "a fox", Solon, Hdt. , etc.

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἀλώπηξ, -εκος, ἡ [in LXX for שׁוּעָל ;] a fox: Mat.8:20, Luk.9:58; metaphorically, of Herod, Luk.13:32.† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (3)

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