Strong's H3986 · Hebrew
מָאֵן
mâʼên · /maw-ane'/
Number
H3986
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מָאֵן
Transliteration
mâʼên
Pronunciation
maw-ane'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
unwilling
KJV: refuse.
Root / derivation: from H3985 (מָאֵן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָאֵן across 4 verses.
refuse4×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus3 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3986 (mâʼên) mean?
unwilling
How many times does H3986 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3986 (מָאֵן) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “refuse.”
How is mâʼên translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3986 is rendered as “refuse” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָאֵן come from?
from H3985 (מָאֵן);