ξυράω

xuraōVerbG3587

to shave

From: from a derivative of the same as G3586 (ξύλον) (meaning a razor);

Short Definition

to shave or "shear" the hair

Full Lexicon Entry

late form of *ξυρέω *(which see) : (ξυρᾶσθαι, Rec. and Edd., but see: ξύρω).† ξύρω, rare form of *ξυρέω *(Veitch, ), aor. mid., *ξύρασθαιι *for -*ᾶσθαι *(Rec., Edd.) .

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

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

1 Corinthians
2
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:5
  • 1 Corinthians 11:6
  • Acts 21:24

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