Strong's H1590 · Hebrew
גַּנָּב
gannâb · /gaw-nab'/
Definition
a stealer
KJV: thief.
Root / derivation: from H1589 (גָּנַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גַּנָּב across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Exodus 22:7If a man shall deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, let him pay double.
Exodus 22:8If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.
Job2 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Jeremiah3 verses
As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
Jeremiah 48:27For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy. skippedst: or, movedst thyself
Jeremiah 49:9If grapegatherers come to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, they will destroy till they have enough. till: Heb. their sufficiency
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1590 (gannâb) mean?
a stealer
How many times does H1590 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1590 (גַּנָּב) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thief.”
How is gannâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1590 is rendered as “thief” (13×), “thieves” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word גַּנָּב come from?
from H1589 (גָּנַב);