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Strong's G3510 νεφρός (nephros)

Nephros means “reins” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3510 — kaab (“grieving”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3510
Language Greek
Linked Usages 26
Books 10

Strong's G3510 Quick Answer

Strong's G3510 νεφρός (nephros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. nephros (nef-ros') n. 1. a kidney (plural) 2. (figuratively) the inmost mind It has 26 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include reins. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
nephros (nef-ros') n. 1. a kidney (plural) 2. (figuratively) the inmost mind
Usage
26 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
reins

Meaning and Definition

nephros (nef-ros') n. 1. a kidney (plural) 2. (figuratively) the inmost mind [of uncertain affinity] KJV: reins

Original Word
νεφρός
Transliteration
nephros
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3510. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

mind

Usage: νεφρός, -οῦ, ὁ [in LXX for כִּלְיָה, Exo.29:13, al.; metaphorically, Psa.7:9 16:7 26:2, Wis.1:6, al. ;] a kidney; pl., the kidneys, reins; metaphorically, of the will and affections: ν. καί καρδίαι (thoughts), Rev.2:23.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3510 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render nephros, 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.

How Strong's G3510 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 23 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3510 (νεφρός) appears 30 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3510 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 G3510 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Revelation 2:23 KJV

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Strong's G3510 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

23 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 29:13 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt take all the fat that is on the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt put them upon the altar.

Exodus 29:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And thou shalt take from the ram its fat, both the fat that covers the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder, for this is a consecration.

Leviticus 3:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And the two kidneys and the fat that is upon them; he shall take away that which is on the thighs, and the caul above the liver together with the kidneys.

Strong's G3510 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 2:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Which thing when Mattathias saw, he was inflamed with zeal, and his reins trembled, neither could he forbear to show his anger according to judgment: wherefore he ran, and slew him upon the altar.

Wisdom of Solomon 1:6 Septuagint / Brenton

For wisdom is a loving spirit; And will not acquit a blasphemer of his words: For God is witness of his reins, And a true beholder of his heart, And a hearer of his tongue.

Usage Excerpts

First 26 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3510.

Exodus 29:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take all the fat that is on the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt put them upon the altar.
Exodus 29:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And thou shalt take from the ram its fat, both the fat that covers the belly, and the lobe of the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and the right shoulder, for this is a consecration.
Leviticus 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the two kidneys and the fat that is upon them; he shall take away that which is on the thighs, and the caul above the liver together with the kidneys.
Leviticus 3:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and both the kidneys and the fat that is upon them, and that which is on the thighs, and the caul which is on the liver with the kidneys,
Leviticus 3:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And both the kidneys, and all the fat that is upon them, that which is upon the thighs, and the caul of the liver with the kidneys, shall he take away.
Leviticus 4:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, which is on the thighs, and the caul that is on the liver with the kidneys, them shall he take away,
Leviticus 7:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, that which is upon the thighs, and the caul upon the liver with the kidney, he shall take them away.
Leviticus 8:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Moses took all the fat that was upon the innards, and the lobe on the liver, and both the kidneys, and the fat that was upon them, and Moses offered them on the altar.
Leviticus 8:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And from the basket of consecration, which was before the Lord, he also took one unleavened loaf, and one loaf made with oil, and one cake; and put them upon the fat, and the right shoulder:
Leviticus 9:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he offered up on the altar the fat and the kidneys and the lobe of the liver of the sin offering, according as the Lord commanded Moses.
Leviticus 9:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he took the fat of the calf, and the hindquarters of the ram, and the fat covering the belly, and the two kidneys, and the fat upon them, and the caul on the liver.
Deuteronomy 32:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Butter of cows, and milk of sheep, With the fat of lambs and rams, Of calves and kids, With fat of kidneys of wheat; And he drank wine, the blood of the grape.
Job 16:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They surrounded me with spears, Aiming at my reins: Without sparing me they poured out my gall upon the ground.
Psalms 7:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Oh let the wickedness of sinners come to an end; And then thou shalt direct the righteous, O God that searchest the hearts and reins.
Psalms 15:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I will bless the Lord who has instructed me; My reins too have chastened me even till night.
Psalms 25:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Prove me, O Lord, and try me; Purify as with fire my reins and my heart.
Psalms 72:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For my heart has rejoiced, And my reins have been gladdened.
Psalms 138:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For thou, O Lord, hast possessed my reins; Thou hast helped me from my mother’s womb.
Jeremiah 11:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord, that judgest righteously, trying the reins and hearts, let me see thy vengeance taken upon them, for to thee I have declared my cause.
Jeremiah 12:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast planted them, and they have taken root; they have begotten children, and become fruitful; thou art near to their mouth, and far from their reins.
Jeremiah 17:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I the Lord try the hearts, and prove the reins, to give to every one according to his ways, and according to the fruits of his devices.
Jeremiah 20:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord, that provest just deeds, understanding the reins and hearts, let me see thy vengeance upon them: for to thee I have revealed my cause.
Lamentations 3:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He has caused the arrows of his quiver To enter into my reins.
Revelation 2:23 New Testament, KJV
And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
1 Maccabees 2:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Which thing when Mattathias saw, he was inflamed with zeal, and his reins trembled, neither could he forbear to show his anger according to judgment: wherefore he ran, and slew him upon the altar.
Wisdom of Solomon 1:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For wisdom is a loving spirit; And will not acquit a blasphemer of his words: For God is witness of his reins, And a true beholder of his heart, And a hearer of his tongue.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3510, grouped by book.

Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 9 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3510 FAQ

What does nephros (νεφρός) mean?

Nephros (Strong's G3510) is a Greek word most simply glossed "reins". nephros (nef-ros') n. 1. a kidney (plural) 2. (figuratively) the inmost mind

How many times is nephros (νεφρός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 26 linked usages for Strong's G3510 across 10 books.

Where can I study nephros (νεφρός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3510 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate nephros (νεφρός)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as reins. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3510 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 23 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3510, with linked reader references where each row is available.