Strong's H327 · Hebrew
אֲחַשְׁתָּרָן
ʼăchashtârân · /akh-ash-taw-rawn'/
Definition
a mule
KJV: camel.
Root / derivation: of Persian origin;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֲחַשְׁתָּרָן across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Esther2 verses
And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries:
Esther 8:14So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H327 (ʼăchashtârân) mean?
a mule
How many times does H327 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H327 (אֲחַשְׁתָּרָן) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “camels.”
How is ʼăchashtârân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H327 is rendered as “camels” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֲחַשְׁתָּרָן come from?
of Persian origin;