Strong's H3882 · Hebrew
לִוְיָתָן
livyâthân · /liv-yaw-thawn'/
Definition
a wreathed animal, i.e. a serpent (especially the crocodile or some other large sea-monster); figuratively, the constellation of the dragon; also as a symbol of Babylon
KJV: leviathan, mourning.
Root / derivation: from H3867 (לָוָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לִוְיָתָן across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Psalms2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3882 (livyâthân) mean?
a wreathed animal, i.e. a serpent (especially the crocodile or some other large sea-monster); figuratively, the constellation of the dragon; also as a symbol of Babylon
How many times does H3882 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3882 (לִוְיָתָן) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “leviathan.”
How is livyâthân translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3882 is rendered as “leviathan” (5×), “mourning” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word לִוְיָתָן come from?
from H3867 (לָוָה);