Strong's H3208 · Hebrew
יַלְדוּת
yaldûwth · /yal-dooth'/
Definition
boyhood (or girlhood)
KJV: childhood, youth.
Root / derivation: abstractly from H3206 (יֶלֶד);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יַלְדוּת across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Ecclesiastes 11:10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. sorrow: or, anger
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3208 (yaldûwth) mean?
boyhood (or girlhood)
How many times does H3208 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3208 (יַלְדוּת) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “youth.”
How is yaldûwth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3208 is rendered as “youth” (2×), “childhood” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יַלְדוּת come from?
abstractly from H3206 (יֶלֶד);