Strong's H2061 · Hebrew
זְאֵב
zᵉʼêb · /zeh-abe'/
Definition
a wolf
KJV: wolf.
Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to be yellow;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זְאֵב across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Isaiah 65:25The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2061 (zᵉʼêb) mean?
a wolf
How many times does H2061 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2061 (זְאֵב) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “wolf.”
How is zᵉʼêb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2061 is rendered as “wolf” (4×), “wolves” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word זְאֵב come from?
from an unused root meaning to be yellow;