Strong's H2339 · Hebrew
חוּט
chûwṭ · /khoot/
Number
H2339
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חוּט
Transliteration
chûwṭ
Pronunciation
khoot
KJV occurrences
7 verses
Definition
a string; by implication, a measuring tape
KJV: cord, fillet, line, thread.
Root / derivation: from an unused root probably meaning to sew;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חוּט across 7 verses.
thread4×
cord1×
fillet1×
line1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Song of Solomon1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2339 (chûwṭ) mean?
a string; by implication, a measuring tape
How many times does H2339 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2339 (חוּט) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thread.”
How is chûwṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2339 is rendered as “thread” (4×), “cord” (1×), “fillet” (1×), “line” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חוּט come from?
from an unused root probably meaning to sew;