Strong's H2386 · Hebrew
חֲזִיר
chăzîyr · /khaz-eer'/
Definition
a hog (perhaps as penned)
KJV: boar, swine.
Root / derivation: from an unused root probably meaning to enclose;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֲזִיר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah3 verses
Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine's flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels; broth: or, pieces
Isaiah 66:3He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. lamb: or, kid burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of
Isaiah 66:17They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD. behind: or, one after another
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2386 (chăzîyr) mean?
a hog (perhaps as penned)
How many times does H2386 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2386 (חֲזִיר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “swine's.”
How is chăzîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2386 is rendered as “swine's” (4×), “swine” (2×), “boar” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֲזִיר come from?
from an unused root probably meaning to enclose;