/Hebrew/H3794

Strong's H3794 · Hebrew

כִּתִּי

Kittîy · /kit-tee'/

Number

H3794

Language

Hebrew

Original word

כִּתִּי

Transliteration

Kittîy

Pronunciation

kit-tee'

KJV occurrences

8 verses

Definition

a Kittite or Cypriote; hence, an islander in general, i.e. the Greeks or Romans on the shores opposite Palestine

KJV: Chittim, Kittim.

Root / derivation: or כִּתִּיִּי; patrial from an unused name denoting Cyprus (only in the plural);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כִּתִּי across 8 verses.

Chittim6×

Kittim2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 10:4

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim

Numbers1 verse

Numbers 24:24

And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

1 Chronicles1 verse

1 Chronicles 1:7

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, Rodanim, according to some copies

Isaiah2 verses

Isaiah 23:1

The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.

Isaiah 23:12

And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.

Jeremiah1 verse

Jeremiah 2:10

For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. over: or, over to

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 27:6

Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim. the company: or, they have made thy hatches of ivory well trodden company: Heb. daughter

Daniel1 verse

Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Topics that use this word

Ships Japheth Ship Tarshish Tyre Genealogy Idolatry Navy Oak Tree Oak Tree, the Sciences Syria

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3794 (Kittîy) mean?

a Kittite or Cypriote; hence, an islander in general, i.e. the Greeks or Romans on the shores opposite Palestine

How many times does H3794 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3794 (כִּתִּי) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Chittim.”

How is Kittîy translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3794 is rendered as “Chittim” (6×), “Kittim” (2×).

Where does the Hebrew word כִּתִּי come from?

or כִּתִּיִּי; patrial from an unused name denoting Cyprus (only in the plural);