Strong's H483 · Hebrew
אִלֵּם
ʼillêm · /il-lame'/
Definition
speechless
KJV: dumb (man).
Root / derivation: from H481 (אָלַם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אִלֵּם across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs1 verse
Isaiah2 verses
Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Isaiah 56:10His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. sleeping: or, dreaming, or, talking in their sleep
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H483 (ʼillêm) mean?
speechless
How many times does H483 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H483 (אִלֵּם) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dumb.”
How is ʼillêm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H483 is rendered as “dumb” (5×), “man” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אִלֵּם come from?
from H481 (אָלַם);