Strong's Greek · G3587
ξυράω
xyráō
Definitionto shave or "shear" the hair
Derivationfrom a derivative of the same as G3586 (ξύλον) (meaning a razor);
KJV usageshave
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
ξυράω in Scripture
Acts 21:24
Them take, and purify thyself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning thee, are nothing; but that thou thyself also walkest orderly, and keepest the law.
1 Corinthians 11:5
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.
1 Corinthians 11:6
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered.