Lexicon
θρίξ
thrix
G2359
G:N-F Greek

hair

15
Occurrences
7
Books
Greek
Language

Thrix denotes hair, whether worn as clothing material, used to wipe feet, or described as hair of the head.

The term consistently denotes hair: hair of the head in statements about numbering, color, and preservation; hair used to wipe Jesus’ feet; and camel hair as the material of John’s clothing.

Senses in use

  1. Hair in bodily, practical, and clothing contexts · dominant

    Across the occurrences, the noun identifies hair in concrete settings. In Luke 12:7 the APB renders the clause “the hairs of your head are all numbered”; in Luke 7:38, hair is used to wipe feet; and in Matthew 3:4, camel hair is the material of John’s clothing. Revelation 1:14 and Revelation 9:8 also describe visible hair in comparisons.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB regularly presents the term as “hair” or “hairs,” including “hair of your head,” “camel's hair,” and hair used for wiping feet. These renderings confirm the verse contexts rather than establish finer distinctions.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture