Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3576

Strong's H3576 · Hebrew

כָּזַב

kâzab · /kaw-zab'/

Number
H3576
Language
Hebrew
Original word
כָּזַב
Transliteration
kâzab
Pronunciation
kaw-zab'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively

KJV: fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּזַב across 16 verses.

lie7×
liar2×
lied2×
fail1×
liars1×
lies1×
lying1×
vain1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Numbers1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
Job4 verses
Psalms3 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Micah1 verse
Habakkuk1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3576 (kâzab) mean?

to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively

How many times does H3576 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3576 (כָּזַב) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lie.”

How is kâzab translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3576 is rendered as “lie” (7×), “liar” (2×), “lied” (2×), “fail” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word כָּזַב come from?

a primitive root;