Strong's H3407 · Hebrew
יְרִיעָה
yᵉrîyʻâh · /yer-ee-aw'/
Definition
a hanging (as tremulous)
KJV: curtain.
Root / derivation: from H3415 (יָרַע);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יְרִיעָה across 32 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
32 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus22 verses
Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. of cunning: Heb. the work of a cunning workman, or, embroiderer
Exodus 26:2The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure.
Exodus 26:3The five curtains shall be coupled together one to another; and other five curtains shall be coupled one to another.
Exodus 26:4And thou shalt make loops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the uttermost edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
Exodus 26:5Fifty loops shalt thou make in the one curtain, and fifty loops shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain that is in the coupling of the second; that the loops may take hold one of another.
Exodus 26:6And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.
Exodus 26:7And thou shalt make curtains of goats' hair to be a covering upon the tabernacle: eleven curtains shalt thou make.
Exodus 26:8The length of one curtain shall be thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and the eleven curtains shall be all of one measure.
Exodus 26:9And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves, and shalt double the sixth curtain in the forefront of the tabernacle.
Exodus 26:10And thou shalt make fifty loops on the edge of the one curtain that is outmost in the coupling, and fifty loops in the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.
Exodus 26:12And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.
Exodus 26:13And a cubit on the one side, and a cubit on the other side of that which remaineth in the length of the curtains of the tent, it shall hang over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and on that side, to cover it. of that: Heb. in the remainder, or, surplus
Exodus 36:8And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.
Exodus 36:9The length of one curtain was twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the curtains were all of one size.
Exodus 36:10And he coupled the five curtains one unto another: and the other five curtains he coupled one unto another.
Exodus 36:11And he made loops of blue on the edge of one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling: likewise he made in the uttermost side of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.
Exodus 36:12Fifty loops made he in one curtain, and fifty loops made he in the edge of the curtain which was in the coupling of the second: the loops held one curtain to another.
Exodus 36:13And he made fifty taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one unto another with the taches: so it became one tabernacle.
Exodus 36:14And he made curtains of goats' hair for the tent over the tabernacle: eleven curtains he made them.
Exodus 36:15The length of one curtain was thirty cubits, and four cubits was the breadth of one curtain: the eleven curtains were of one size.
Exodus 36:16And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves.
Exodus 36:17And he made fifty loops upon the uttermost edge of the curtain in the coupling, and fifty loops made he upon the edge of the curtain which coupleth the second.
Psalms1 verse
Song of Solomon1 verse
Jeremiah3 verses
Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
Jeremiah 10:20My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
Jeremiah 49:29Their tents and their flocks shall they take away: they shall take to themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3407 (yᵉrîyʻâh) mean?
a hanging (as tremulous)
How many times does H3407 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3407 (יְרִיעָה) appears in 32 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “curtains.”
How is yᵉrîyʻâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3407 is rendered as “curtains” (31×), “curtain” (23×).
Where does the Hebrew word יְרִיעָה come from?
from H3415 (יָרַע);