Strong's G3587 · Greek
ξυράω
xurao · /xoo-rah'-o/
Definition
from a derivative of the same as 3586 (meaning a razor); to shave or "shear" the hair:--shave.
KJV: shave
Root / derivation: from a derivative of the same as 3586 (meaning a razor)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ξυράω across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians2 verses
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
1 Corinthians 11:6For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3587 (xurao) mean?
from a derivative of the same as 3586 (meaning a razor); to shave or "shear" the hair:--shave.
How many times does G3587 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3587 (ξυράω) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shaven.”
How is xurao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3587 is rendered as “shaven” (2×), “shave” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ξυράω come from?
from a derivative of the same as 3586 (meaning a razor)