κύων

kýōn

Number

G2965

Language

Greek

Original word

κύων

Transliteration

kýōn

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)

KJV: dog

Root / derivation: a primary word;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κύων across 5 verses.

dogs4×

dog1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse

Matthew 7:6

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

Luke1 verse

Luke 16:21

And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

Philippians1 verse

Philippians 3:2

Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

2 Peter1 verse

2 Peter 2:22

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Revelation1 verse

Revelation 22:15

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Topics that use this word

Swine Wicked, The, Are Compared To Adultery Apostasy Apostates Happiness of the Wicked, the Murder Parables Paschal Lamb, Typical Nature Of Pearl Poor Prudence

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2965 (kýōn) mean?

a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)

How many times does G2965 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2965 (κύων) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dogs.”

How is kýōn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2965 is rendered as “dogs” (4×), “dog” (1×).

Where does the Greek word κύων come from?

a primary word;