Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3218

Strong's H3218 · Hebrew

יֶלֶק

yeleq · /yeh'-lek/

Number
H3218
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יֶלֶק
Transliteration
yeleq
Pronunciation
yeh'-lek
KJV occurrences
7 verses

Definition

a devourer; specifically, the young locust

KJV: cankerworm, caterpillar.

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to lick up;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יֶלֶק across 7 verses.

cankerworm6×
caterpillers3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Psalms1 verse
Jeremiah2 verses
Joel2 verses
Nahum2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3218 (yeleq) mean?

a devourer; specifically, the young locust

How many times does H3218 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3218 (יֶלֶק) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cankerworm.”

How is yeleq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3218 is rendered as “cankerworm” (6×), “caterpillers” (3×).

Where does the Hebrew word יֶלֶק come from?

from an unused root meaning to lick up;