Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3244

Strong's H3244 · Hebrew

יַנְשׁוּף

yanshûwph · /yan-shoof'/

Number
H3244
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יַנְשׁוּף
Transliteration
yanshûwph
Pronunciation
yan-shoof'
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

an unclean (acquatic) bird; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant ))

KJV: (great) owl.s

Root / derivation: or יַנְשׁוֹף; apparently from H5398 (נָשַׁף); (compare H5399 (נֶשֶׁף))

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יַנְשׁוּף across 3 verses.

owl3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3244 (yanshûwph) mean?

an unclean (acquatic) bird; probably the heron (perhaps from its blowing cry, or because the nightheron is meant ))

How many times does H3244 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3244 (יַנְשׁוּף) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “owl.”

How is yanshûwph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3244 is rendered as “owl” (3×).

Where does the Hebrew word יַנְשׁוּף come from?

or יַנְשׁוֹף; apparently from H5398 (נָשַׁף); (compare H5399 (נֶשֶׁף))