Strong's G3584 · Greek
ξηρός
xērós
Definition
arid; by implication, shrunken, earth (as opposed to water)
KJV: dry land, withered
Root / derivation: from the base of G3582 (ξέστης) (through the idea of scorching);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ξηρός across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.
Matthew 23:15Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.
Luke3 verses
And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.
Luke 6:8But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.
Luke 23:31For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3584 (xērós) mean?
arid; by implication, shrunken, earth (as opposed to water)
How many times does G3584 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3584 (ξηρός) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “withered.”
How is xērós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3584 is rendered as “withered” (4×), “dry” (2×), “land” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ξηρός come from?
from the base of G3582 (ξέστης) (through the idea of scorching);