Kárphos — G2595

G2595 · Greek — κάρφος

Pronunciation: kar'-fos

Definition

neuter noun

a dry twig or straw

  1. chaff (A. V. mote)

Usually translated as

mote

Origin

from kárphō (to wither)

Occurrences

Kárphos occurs 6 times in 5 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (3), Luke (2)

Strong's Lexicon — K