Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2061

Strong's H2061 · Hebrew

זְאֵב

zᵉʼêb · /zeh-abe'/

Number
H2061
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זְאֵב
Transliteration
zᵉʼêb
Pronunciation
zeh-abe'
KJV occurrences
7 verses

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.

wolf4×
wolves3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse
Zephaniah1 verse

Topics that use this word

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;