Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H199

Strong's H199 · Hebrew

אוּלָם

ʼûwlâm · /oo-lawm'/

Number
H199
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אוּלָם
Transliteration
ʼûwlâm
Pronunciation
oo-lawm'
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

however or on the contrary

KJV: as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore.

Root / derivation: apparently a variation of H194 (אוּלַי);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אוּלָם across 18 verses.

but8×
truly3×
surely2×
deed1×
howbeit1×
seek1×
very1×
Wherefore1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
Exodus1 verse
Judges1 verse
1 Samuel2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
Job10 verses
Job 1:11

But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. and he: Heb. if he curse thee not to thy face

Job 2:5

But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.

Job 5:8

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

Job 11:5

But oh that God would speak, and open his lips against thee;

Job 12:7

But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

Job 13:3

Surely I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to reason with God.

Job 13:4

But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value.

Job 14:18

And surely the mountain falling cometh to nought, and the rock is removed out of his place. cometh: Heb. fadeth

Job 17:10

But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.

Job 33:1

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Micah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H199 (ʼûwlâm) mean?

however or on the contrary

How many times does H199 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H199 (אוּלָם) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “but.”

How is ʼûwlâm translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H199 is rendered as “but” (8×), “truly” (3×), “surely” (2×), “deed” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אוּלָם come from?

apparently a variation of H194 (אוּלַי);