Wolf

G3074
Greek
UBS
λύκος
lýkosloo'-kos
Noun Masculine

Definition

wild, four-footed, predatory canine; light-brown fur, similar to jackal, but much bigger; Canis lupus; regarded as ravenous and fierce; commonly prey on flocks; symbol of roaming, opportunistic, dangerous, fierce, and clever banditry

Semantic Domains

Animals
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Etymology

perhaps akin to the base of G3022 (λευκός) (from the whitish hair);

KJV Translations

wolf

Occurrences5
Frequency Rank#1671

Verse Usage

This word appears 5 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.