Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
speck
Usage: κάρφος, -εος (-ους) τό [in LXX: Gen.8:11 (טָרַף) * ;] a small dry stalk, a twig; metaphorically, of a minor fault: Mat.7:3-5, Luk.6:41-42.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G2595
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
6
Books
3
Strong's G2595 Quick Answer
Strong's G2595 κάρφος (karphos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. karphos (kar'-fos) n. 1. a dry twig or straw [from karpho "to wither"] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include mote. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- karphos (kar'-fos) n. 1. a dry twig or straw [from karpho "to wither"]
- Usage
- 6 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- mote
Meaning and Definition
karphos (kar'-fos) n. 1. a dry twig or straw [from karpho "to wither"] KJV: mote
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2595. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G2595 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render karphos, 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.
mote
Matthew 7:3
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How Strong's G2595 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 5 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 G2595 (κάρφος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 8:11 — κάρφος
Strong's G2595 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 G2595 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
Strong's G2595 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the dove returned to him in the evening, and had a leaf of olive, a sprig in her mouth; and Noah knew that the water had ceased from off the earth.
Usage Excerpts
First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2595.
And the dove returned to him in the evening, and had a leaf of olive, a sprig in her mouth; and Noah knew that the water had ceased from off the earth.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2595, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 3 usages, New Testament
Strong's G2595 FAQ
What does karphos (κάρφος) mean?
Karphos (Strong's G2595) is a Greek word most simply glossed "mote". karphos (kar'-fos) n. 1. a dry twig or straw [from karpho "to wither"]
How many times is karphos (κάρφος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2595 across 3 books.
Where can I study karphos (κάρφος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2595 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate karphos (κάρφος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as mote. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G2595 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2595, with linked reader references where each row is available.