ΞΥΡΗΣΙΝ, ξυρησιν
XYRĒSIN, xyrēsin
Sounds Like: xy-REE-sin
Translations: shaving, a shaving, cutting off, a cutting off
From the root: ΞΥΡΩ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of shaving or cutting off hair, often specifically the head or beard. It can imply a complete removal of hair, sometimes as a sign of mourning, humiliation, or a religious vow. It is used to describe the action of removing hair from the body.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G3587 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Isaiah — 22:12
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Isaiah — 22:12
From the same root
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