Strong's H3247 · Hebrew
יְסוֹד
yᵉçôwd · /yes-ode'/
Definition
a foundation (literally or figuratively)
KJV: bottom, foundation, repairing
Root / derivation: from H3245 (יָסַד);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יְסוֹד across 20 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus8 verses
And the priest shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the LORD, which is in the tabernacle of the congregation; and shall pour all the blood of the bullock at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Leviticus 4:18And he shall put some of the blood upon the horns of the altar which is before the LORD, that is in the tabernacle of the congregation, and shall pour out all the blood at the bottom of the altar of the burnt offering, which is at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Leviticus 4:25And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out his blood at the bottom of the altar of burnt offering.
Leviticus 4:30And the priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar.
Leviticus 4:34And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and shall pour out all the blood thereof at the bottom of the altar:
Leviticus 5:9And he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar; and the rest of the blood shall be wrung out at the bottom of the altar: it is a sin offering.
Leviticus 8:15And he slew it; and Moses took the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar round about with his finger, and purified the altar, and poured the blood at the bottom of the altar, and sanctified it, to make reconciliation upon it.
Leviticus 9:9And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him: and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the altar, and poured out the blood at the bottom of the altar:
2 Chronicles2 verses
And a third part shall be at the king's house; and a third part at the gate of the foundation: and all the people shall be in the courts of the house of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 24:27Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. repairing: Heb. founding story: or, commentary
Job2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
Lamentations1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses
So will I break down the wall that ye have daubed with untempered morter, and bring it down to the ground, so that the foundation thereof shall be discovered, and it shall fall, and ye shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 30:4And the sword shall come upon Egypt, and great pain shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, and they shall take away her multitude, and her foundations shall be broken down. pain: or, fear
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3247 (yᵉçôwd) mean?
a foundation (literally or figuratively)
How many times does H3247 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3247 (יְסוֹד) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bottom.”
How is yᵉçôwd translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3247 is rendered as “bottom” (9×), “foundation” (7×), “foundations” (3×), “repairing” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יְסוֹד come from?
from H3245 (יָסַד);