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νεφρός

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
νεφρός, οῦ, ὁ
Greek transliteration: 
nephros
Simplified transliteration: 
nephros
Numbers
Strong's number: 
3510
GK Number: 
3752
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
1
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-2a
Gloss: 
mind, the part of the inner person that feels, desires, and gives intent; a fig. extension of the kidney (not found in the NT)
Definition: 
a kidney;, pl. νεφροι, the kidneys, reins; from the Hebrew the reins regarded as a seat of desire and affection, Rev. 2:23*

Greek-English Concordance for νεφρός

Revelation 2:23 I will kill her children with a fatal disease. Then all the churches will understand that I am the one who searches minds (nephrous | νεφρούς | acc pl masc) and hearts; and I will give to each of you according to your works.