Strong's G2595 · Greek
κάρφος
kárphos
Definition
a dry twig or straw
KJV: mote
Root / derivation: from (to wither);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κάρφος across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.
Luke2 verses
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Luke 6:42Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2595 (kárphos) mean?
a dry twig or straw
How many times does G2595 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2595 (κάρφος) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mote.”
How is kárphos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2595 is rendered as “mote” (6×).
Where does the Greek word κάρφος come from?
from (to wither);