Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2916

Strong's H2916 · Hebrew

טִיט

ṭîyṭ · /teet/

Number
H2916
Language
Hebrew
Original word
טִיט
Transliteration
ṭîyṭ
Pronunciation
teet
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

mud or clay; figuratively, calamity

KJV: clay, dirt, mire.

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning apparently to be sticky (rather perb. a demonstrative); from H2894 (טוּא), through the idea of dirt to be swept away);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered טִיט across 12 verses.

mire8×
clay3×
dirt2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

2 Samuel1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms3 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Micah1 verse
Nahum1 verse
Zechariah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2916 (ṭîyṭ) mean?

mud or clay; figuratively, calamity

How many times does H2916 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2916 (טִיט) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mire.”

How is ṭîyṭ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2916 is rendered as “mire” (8×), “clay” (3×), “dirt” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word טִיט come from?

from an unused root meaning apparently to be sticky (rather perb. a demonstrative); from H2894 (טוּא), through the idea of dirt to be swept away);