Word study · Greek
kýōn
dog
Say it: KOO-own (approximate)
κύων
What it means
A dog, usually a wild scavenger dog in the ancient world and a term of contempt. Jews sometimes called Gentiles "dogs." In 3:2, Paul turns the term back on those who press circumcision, calling them "dogs." Also in Matthew 7:6 and Revelation 22:15.
Range of meaning
- DogA scavenging animal.
- InsultA term of scorn.
In Philippians
- Chapter 3
"Beware of the dogs" (3:2).
Every verse (1)
Verses where G2965 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources