Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H441

Strong's H441 · Hebrew

אַלּוּף

ʼallûwph · /al-loof'/

Number
H441
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אַלּוּף
Transliteration
ʼallûwph
Pronunciation
al-loof'
KJV occurrences
29 verses

Definition

familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)

KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox.

Root / derivation: or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from H502 (אָלַף);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַלּוּף across 29 verses.

duke43×
dukes14×
guide4×
friends2×
governors2×
captains1×
governor1×
ox1×
oxen1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis12 verses
Genesis 36:15

These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,

Genesis 36:16

Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.

Genesis 36:17

And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.

Genesis 36:18

And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.

Genesis 36:19

These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.

Genesis 36:21

And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

Genesis 36:29

These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,

Genesis 36:30

Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.

Genesis 36:40

And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, Alvah: or, Aliah

Genesis 36:41

Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,

Genesis 36:42

Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,

Genesis 36:43

Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. the Edomites: Heb. Edom

Exodus1 verse
1 Chronicles4 verses
Psalms2 verses
Proverbs3 verses
Jeremiah3 verses
Micah1 verse
Zechariah3 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H441 (ʼallûwph) mean?

familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)

How many times does H441 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H441 (אַלּוּף) appears in 29 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “duke.”

How is ʼallûwph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H441 is rendered as “duke” (43×), “dukes” (14×), “guide” (4×), “friends” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אַלּוּף come from?

or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from H502 (אָלַף);