Strong's H503 · Hebrew
אָלַף
ʼâlaph · /aw-laf'/
Number
H503
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָלַף
Transliteration
ʼâlaph
Pronunciation
aw-laf'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
causative, to make athousandfold
KJV: bring forth thousands.
Root / derivation: denominative from H505 (אֶלֶף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָלַף across 1 verse.
thousands1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H503 (ʼâlaph) mean?
causative, to make athousandfold
How many times does H503 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H503 (אָלַף) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “thousands.”
How is ʼâlaph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H503 is rendered as “thousands” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אָלַף come from?
denominative from H505 (אֶלֶף);