Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3940

Strong's H3940 · Hebrew

לַפִּיד

lappîyd · /lap-peed'/

Number
H3940
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לַפִּיד
Transliteration
lappîyd
Pronunciation
lap-peed'
KJV occurrences
13 verses

Definition

a flambeau, lamp or flame

KJV: (fire-) brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch.

Root / derivation: or לַפִּד; from an unused root probably meaning to shine;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לַפִּיד across 13 verses.

lamps5×
lamp3×
brands1×
firebrand1×
firebrands1×
lightnings1×
torch1×
torches1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Exodus1 verse
Judges4 verses
Job2 verses
Isaiah1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse
Daniel1 verse
Nahum1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3940 (lappîyd) mean?

a flambeau, lamp or flame

How many times does H3940 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3940 (לַפִּיד) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lamps.”

How is lappîyd translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3940 is rendered as “lamps” (5×), “lamp” (3×), “brands” (1×), “firebrand” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word לַפִּיד come from?

or לַפִּד; from an unused root probably meaning to shine;