Strong's H1912 · Hebrew
הֹדוּ
Hôdûw · /ho'-doo/
Definition
Hodu (i.e. Hindustan)
KJV: India.
Root / derivation: of foreign origin;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered הֹדוּ across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Esther2 verses
Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)
Esther 8:9Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1912 (Hôdûw) mean?
Hodu (i.e. Hindustan)
How many times does H1912 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1912 (הֹדוּ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “India.”
How is Hôdûw translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1912 is rendered as “India” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word הֹדוּ come from?
of foreign origin;