Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3851

Strong's H3851 · Hebrew

לַהַב

lahab · /lah'-hab/

Number
H3851
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לַהַב
Transliteration
lahab
Pronunciation
lah'-hab
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of aweapon

KJV: blade, bright, flame, glittering.

Root / derivation: from an usused root meaning to gleam;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לַהַב across 10 verses.

flame6×
blade2×
flames2×
bright1×
glittering1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Judges2 verses
Job2 verses
Isaiah4 verses
Joel1 verse
Nahum1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3851 (lahab) mean?

a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of aweapon

How many times does H3851 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3851 (לַהַב) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “flame.”

How is lahab translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3851 is rendered as “flame” (6×), “blade” (2×), “flames” (2×), “bright” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word לַהַב come from?

from an usused root meaning to gleam;