Strong's H2625 · Hebrew
חָסִיל
châçîyl · /khaw-seel'/
Definition
the ravager, i.e. a locust
KJV: caterpillar.
Root / derivation: from H2628 (חָסַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָסִיל across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Joel2 verses
That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten. That which the palmerworm: Heb. The residue of the palmerworm
Joel 2:25And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2625 (châçîyl) mean?
the ravager, i.e. a locust
How many times does H2625 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2625 (חָסִיל) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “caterpiller.”
How is châçîyl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2625 is rendered as “caterpiller” (5×), “caterpillers” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָסִיל come from?
from H2628 (חָסַל);