Strong's H380 · Hebrew
אִישׁוֹן
ʼîyshôwn · /ee-shone'/
Definition
the little man of the eye; the pupil or ball; hence, the middle (of night)
KJV: apple (of the eye), black, obscure.
Root / derivation: diminutive from H376 (אִישׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אִישׁוֹן across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.
Proverbs 7:9In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: in the evening: Heb. in the evening of day
Proverbs 20:20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. lamp: or, candle
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H380 (ʼîyshôwn) mean?
the little man of the eye; the pupil or ball; hence, the middle (of night)
How many times does H380 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H380 (אִישׁוֹן) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “apple.”
How is ʼîyshôwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H380 is rendered as “apple” (3×), “black” (1×), “obscure” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אִישׁוֹן come from?
diminutive from H376 (אִישׁ);