ΝΕΦΡΟΣ, νεφρος
NEPHROS, nephros
Sounds Like: NEH-fross
Translations: kidney, a kidney, reins
From the root: ΝΕΦΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word literally refers to a kidney, one of the two organs in the human body that filter waste from the blood. However, in ancient Koine Greek, particularly in biblical contexts, 'nephros' (often translated as 'reins') is frequently used metaphorically to denote the innermost being, the seat of emotions, affections, and thoughts. It represents the deepest part of a person, where moral and spiritual decisions are made, and where God is said to search and know a person's true character.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G3510 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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