לָטַשׁ

lâṭash · /law-tash'/

Number

H3913

Language

Hebrew

Original word

לָטַשׁ

Transliteration

lâṭash

Pronunciation

law-tash'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

properly, to hammer out (an edge), i.e. to sharpen

KJV: instructer, sharp(-en), whet.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָטַשׁ across 5 verses.

instructer1×

sharp1×

sharpen1×

sharpeneth1×

whet1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse

Genesis 4:22

And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubalcain was Naamah. instructer: Heb. whetter

1 Samuel1 verse

1 Samuel 13:20

But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock.

Job1 verse

Job 16:9

He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.

Psalms2 verses

Psalms 7:12

If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

Psalms 52:2

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Topics that use this word

Adah Afflictions Agriculture or Husbandry Antediluvians Arms, Military Ax Falsehood Genealogy Impenitence Lamech Naamah Philistines

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3913 (lâṭash) mean?

properly, to hammer out (an edge), i.e. to sharpen

How many times does H3913 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3913 (לָטַשׁ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “instructer.”

How is lâṭash translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3913 is rendered as “instructer” (1×), “sharp” (1×), “sharpen” (1×), “sharpeneth” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word לָטַשׁ come from?

a primitive root;