Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2122

Strong's H2122 · Hebrew

זִיו

zîyv · /zeev/

Number
H2122
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זִיו
Transliteration
zîyv
Pronunciation
zeev
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

(figuratively) cheerfulness

KJV: brightness, countenance.

Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H2099 (זִו);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זִיו across 6 verses.

countenance4×
brightness2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Daniel6 verses
Daniel 2:31

Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. sawest: Cald. wast seeing

Daniel 4:36

At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

Daniel 5:6

Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. countenance: Cald. brightnesses was changed: Cald. changed it joints: or, girdles: Cald. bindings, or, knots

Daniel 5:9

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied. countenance: Cald. brightnesses

Daniel 5:10

Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:

Daniel 7:28

Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2122 (zîyv) mean?

(figuratively) cheerfulness

How many times does H2122 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2122 (זִיו) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “countenance.”

How is zîyv translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2122 is rendered as “countenance” (4×), “brightness” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word זִיו come from?

(Aramaic) corresponding to H2099 (זִו);