Strong's H3051 · Hebrew
יָהַב
yâhab · /yaw-hab'/
Definition
to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
KJV: ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָהַב across 30 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
30 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis8 verses
And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them throughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for morter. they said: Heb. a man said to his neighbour burn: Heb. burn them to a burning
Genesis 11:4And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Genesis 11:7Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech.
Genesis 29:21And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
Genesis 30:1And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
Genesis 38:16And he turned unto her by the way, and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in unto thee; (for he knew not that she was his daughter in law.) And she said, What wilt thou give me, that thou mayest come in unto me?
Genesis 47:15And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.
Genesis 47:16And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
Deuteronomy2 verses
Judges2 verses
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Chronicles2 verses
Psalms6 verses
A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. ye mighty: Heb. ye sons of the mighty
Psalms 29:2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. the glory: Heb. the honour of his name in: or, in his glorious sanctuary
Psalms 60:11Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. help of man: Heb. salvation, etc
Psalms 96:7Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
Psalms 96:8Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts. due: Heb. of his name
Psalms 108:12Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3051 (yâhab) mean?
to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
How many times does H3051 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3051 (יָהַב) appears in 30 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Give.”
How is yâhab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3051 is rendered as “Give” (23×), “to” (4×), “Bring” (2×), “ascribe” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word יָהַב come from?
a primitive root;