fox
Alopex denotes foxes with dens, and it is also used when someone is addressed as “this fox.”
The term denotes foxes in the two sayings that contrast their dens with the Son of Man's lack of a place to lay his head; it also occurs in a singular address, “this fox,” in a message about casting out demons and performing healings.
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Foxes with dens · dominant
In Luke 9:58 and Matthew 8:20, the nominative plural form introduces foxes as creatures that have dens, contrasted with the Son of Man's having no place to lay his head. The APB renders the clauses “The foxes have dens” in both verses.
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Singular address, “this fox” · occasional
In Luke 13:32, the dative singular form occurs in the instruction to “tell this fox” about casting out demons, performing healings, and being perfected on the third day. The APB presents the address as “this fox.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB renders the plural occurrences as “The foxes” and the singular occurrence as “this fox.” These renderings confirm the clauses' presentation rather than establish finer distinctions.