Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5303

Strong's H5303 · Hebrew

נְפִיל

nᵉphîyl · /nef-eel'/

Number
H5303
Language
Hebrew
Original word
נְפִיל
Transliteration
nᵉphîyl
Pronunciation
nef-eel'
KJV occurrences
2 verses

Definition

properly, a feller, i.e. a bully or tyrant

KJV: giant.

Root / derivation: or נְפִל; from H5307 (נָפַל);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered נְפִיל across 2 verses.

giants3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5303 (nᵉphîyl) mean?

properly, a feller, i.e. a bully or tyrant

How many times does H5303 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5303 (נְפִיל) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “giants.”

How is nᵉphîyl translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5303 is rendered as “giants” (3×).

Where does the Hebrew word נְפִיל come from?

or נְפִל; from H5307 (נָפַל);