Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
fox
Usage: ἀλώπηξ, -εκος, ἡ [in LXX for שׁוּעָל ;] a fox: Mat.8:20, Luk.9:58; metaphorically, of Herod, Luk.13:32.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G258
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
11
Books
9
Strong's G258 Quick Answer
Strong's G258 ἀλώπηξ (alopex) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. alopex (al-o'-pakes) n. 1. a fox 2. (figuratively) a cunning person It has 11 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include foxes and fox. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- alopex (al-o'-pakes) n. 1. a fox 2. (figuratively) a cunning person
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- foxes and fox
Meaning and Definition
alopex (al-o'-pakes) n. 1. a fox 2. (figuratively) a cunning person [of uncertain derivation] KJV: fox
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G258. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G258 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render alopex, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
foxes
Matthew 8:20
2×
fox
Luke 13:32
How Strong's G258 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 8 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G258 (ἀλώπηξ) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 21:10 — ἀλώπεξιν
- Ezekiel 13:4 — ἀλώπεκες
- Judges 1:35 — ἀλώπεκες
- Judges 15:4 — ἀλώπεκας
- Lamentations 5:18 — ἀλώπεκες
Strong's G258 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G258 in the New Testament
3 indexed usages in New Testament.
And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
Strong's G258 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
8 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the Amorite began to dwell in the mountain of shells, in which are bears, and foxes, in Myrsinon, and in Shaalbim; and the hand of the house of Joseph was heavy upon the Amorite, and he became tributary to them.
And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch between two tails, and fastened it.
And the son of Hadad sent to him, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for foxes to all the people, even my infantry.
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G258.
And the Amorite began to dwell in the mountain of shells, in which are bears, and foxes, in Myrsinon, and in Shaalbim; and the hand of the house of Joseph was heavy upon the Amorite, and he became tributary to them.
And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took torches, and turned tail to tail, and put a torch between two tails, and fastened it.
And the son of Hadad sent to him, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for foxes to all the people, even my infantry.
They shall be delivered up to the power of the sword; They shall be portions for foxes.
Take us the little foxes that spoil the vines: For our vines put forth tender grapes.
Over the mountain of Zion, because it is made desolate, Foxes have walked therein.
Thy prophets, O Israel, are like foxes in the deserts.
And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G258, grouped by book.
Judges 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Song of Solomon 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G258 FAQ
What does alopex (ἀλώπηξ) mean?
Alopex (Strong's G258) is a Greek word most simply glossed "fox". alopex (al-o'-pakes) n. 1. a fox 2. (figuratively) a cunning person
How many times is alopex (ἀλώπηξ) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G258 across 9 books.
Where can I study alopex (ἀλώπηξ) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G258 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate alopex (ἀλώπηξ)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as foxes and fox. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G258 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 8 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G258, with linked reader references where each row is available.