Strong's H3980 · Hebrew
מַאֲכֹלֶת
maʼăkôleth · /mah-ak-o'-leth/
Definition
something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel
KJV: fuel.
Root / derivation: from H398 (אָכַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַאֲכֹלֶת across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. For: or, When the whole battle of the warrior was, etc but: or, and it was, etc fuel: Heb. meat
Isaiah 9:19Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother. fuel: Heb. meat
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3980 (maʼăkôleth) mean?
something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel
How many times does H3980 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3980 (מַאֲכֹלֶת) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fuel.”
How is maʼăkôleth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3980 is rendered as “fuel” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַאֲכֹלֶת come from?
from H398 (אָכַל);