Lexical Definition
νεφρός nephrós (nef-ros') mind G:N-M
of uncertain affinity
reins.
- a kidney (plural), i.e. (figuratively) the inmost mind
Usage: 5 forms in 29 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| νεφρών | of kidneys | LXX.Deut.32.14 |
| their kidneys | LXX.Jer.12.2 | |
| νεφροὺσ | affections | Rev.2.23 |
| νεφρούσ | kidneys | LXX.Exod.29.13 • LXX.Exod.29.22 • LXX.Lev.3.4 • LXX.Lev.3.10 • LXX.Lev.3.15 • LXX.Lev.4.9 • LXX.Lev.7.4 • LXX.Lev.8.16 • LXX.Lev.8.25 • LXX.Lev.9.10 • LXX.Lev.9.19 • LXX.Ps.7.9 • LXX.Jer.11.20 • LXX.Jer.17.10 • LXX.Jer.20.12 |
| my kidney | LXX.Job.16.13 | |
| my kidneys | LXX.Ps.26.2 | |
| of my kidneys | LXX.Ps.139.13 | |
| νεφροίσ | kidneys | LXX.Lev.3.4 • LXX.Lev.3.10 • LXX.Lev.3.15 • LXX.Lev.4.9 • LXX.Lev.7.4 |
| my kidneys | LXX.Lam.3.13 | |
| νεφροί | my kidneys | LXX.Ps.16.7 • LXX.Ps.73.21 |
Abbott-Smith
νεφρός, -οῦ, ὁ, [in LXX for כִּלְיָה, Ex 29:13, al.; metaph., Ps 7:9* 15 (16):7* 25 (26):2*, Wi 1:6, al.;]
a kidney; pl., the kidneys, reins; metaph., of the will and affections: ν. καί καρδίαι (thoughts), Re 2:23.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 29:13 |
| Psalms | 7:9* · 16:7* · 26:2* |
| Revelation | 2:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
νεφρός-ός, ὁ,
in plural, kidneys, [Refs 5th c.BC+]: rarely in singular, [LXX+4th c.BC+]. (Cf. OHG. nioro 'kidney', Praenest. nefrones, Lanuv. nebrundines 'kidneys', 'testicles'.)
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Ps.15.7*