Strong's H3918 · Hebrew
לַיִשׁ
layish · /lah'-yish/
Number
H3918
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לַיִשׁ
Transliteration
layish
Pronunciation
lah'-yish
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
a lion (from his destructive blows)
KJV: (old) lion.
Root / derivation: from H3888 (לוּשׁ) in the sense of crushing;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לַיִשׁ across 3 verses.
lion3×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3918 (layish) mean?
a lion (from his destructive blows)
How many times does H3918 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3918 (לַיִשׁ) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lion.”
How is layish translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3918 is rendered as “lion” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word לַיִשׁ come from?
from H3888 (לוּשׁ) in the sense of crushing;