Strong's H3221 · Hebrew
יָם
yâm · /yawm/
Definition
{a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south}
KJV: sea.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H3220 (יָם)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָם across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3221 (yâm) mean?
{a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south}
How many times does H3221 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3221 (יָם) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sea.”
How is yâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3221 is rendered as “sea” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָם come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H3220 (יָם)