κείρω

keirōVerbG2751

to shear

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to shear

Full Lexicon Entry

to cut short the hair, shear: a sheep, (Isa, l.with). Mid., to have one's hair cut off, be shorn: absol.; τ-. κεφαλήν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for גָּזַז

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:6
  • Acts 18:18
  • Acts 8:32

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