Strong's H2179 · Hebrew
זָנַב
zânab · /zaw-nab'/
Number
H2179
Language
Hebrew
Original word
זָנַב
Transliteration
zânab
Pronunciation
zaw-nab'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to curtail, i.e. cut off the rear
KJV: smite the hindmost.
Root / derivation: a primitive root meaning to wag; used only as a denominative from H2180 (זָנָב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זָנַב across 2 verses.
hindmost2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2179 (zânab) mean?
to curtail, i.e. cut off the rear
How many times does H2179 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2179 (זָנַב) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hindmost.”
How is zânab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2179 is rendered as “hindmost” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word זָנַב come from?
a primitive root meaning to wag; used only as a denominative from H2180 (זָנָב);