Strong's H3960 · Hebrew
לָשַׁן
lâshan · /law-shan'/
Number
H3960
Language
Hebrew
Original word
לָשַׁן
Transliteration
lâshan
Pronunciation
law-shan'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to wag the tongue, i.e. to calumniate
KJV: accuse, slander.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; properly, to lick; but used only as a denominative from H3956 (לָשׁוֹן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered לָשַׁן across 2 verses.
Accuse1×
slandereth1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3960 (lâshan) mean?
to wag the tongue, i.e. to calumniate
How many times does H3960 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3960 (לָשַׁן) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Accuse.”
How is lâshan translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3960 is rendered as “Accuse” (1×), “slandereth” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word לָשַׁן come from?
a primitive root; properly, to lick; but used only as a denominative from H3956 (לָשׁוֹן);