ΝΕΦΡΟΙ, νεφροι
NEPHROI, nephroi
Sounds Like: NEF-roy
Translations: kidneys
From the root: ΝΕΦΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the kidneys, which are organs in the body. In ancient thought, the kidneys were often associated with the deepest emotions, thoughts, and inner being of a person, similar to how the heart is used metaphorically in English. Therefore, it can sometimes refer to one's innermost feelings or conscience.
Inflection: Nominative, Vocative, Masculine, Plural
Strong’s number: G3510 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
From the same root
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