Strong's H2119 · Hebrew
זָחַל
zâchal · /zaw-khal'/
Number
H2119
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זָחַל
Transliteration
zâchal
Pronunciation
zaw-khal'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
to crawl; by implication, to fear
KJV: be afraid, serpent, worm.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָחַל across 3 verses.
afraid1×
serpents1×
worms1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2119 (zâchal) mean?
to crawl; by implication, to fear
How many times does H2119 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2119 (זָחַל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “afraid.”
How is zâchal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2119 is rendered as “afraid” (1×), “serpents” (1×), “worms” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word זָחַל come from?
a primitive root;