Strong's H1614 · Hebrew
גׇּפְרִית
gophrîyth · /gof-reeth'/
Definition
properly, cypress-resin; by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable)
KJV: brimstone.
Root / derivation: probably feminine of H1613 (גֹּפֶר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גׇּפְרִית across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. of old: Heb. from yesterday
Isaiah 34:9And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1614 (gophrîyth) mean?
properly, cypress-resin; by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable)
How many times does H1614 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1614 (גׇּפְרִית) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “brimstone.”
How is gophrîyth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1614 is rendered as “brimstone” (7×).
Where does the Hebrew word גׇּפְרִית come from?
probably feminine of H1613 (גֹּפֶר);